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Y179 FEP

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 FEP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,863 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar vertical link has slight play

Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm but not in central three quarters of tread pattern

hand brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front anti roll bar vertical link has slight play

Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm but not in central three quarters of tread pattern

brake fluid level low

hand brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

battery loose but not insecure

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,698 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

battery loose but not insecure

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 71,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,779 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 50,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,567 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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Y179 FEP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y179 FEP, 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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What year was Y179 FEP registered?

Y179 FEP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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