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Y169 MHL

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 MHL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 127,457 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014

Odmeter reading not working

Fail 18 Aug 2014 117,546 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 89,429 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,660 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,660 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light on

nearside front tyre perishing slightly

nearside rear tyre badly perishing/splitting around tread recommend replacing

offside front tyre getting slightly low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

rear exhaust box and joint corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,422 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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Y169 MHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y169 MHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y169 MHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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