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Y185 XGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 XGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,876 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 84,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,689 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 80,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,592 miles

n/s rear tyre splitting and n/s cv boot leaking a little

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,592 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,743 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s and n/s rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s and n/s rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,544 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,545 miles

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge, Just legal

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside, 20-21" N (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall, 195/50/15 H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge, Just legal

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,464 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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Y185 XGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y185 XGJ, 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 Y185 XGJ registered?

Y185 XGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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