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Y197 PLB

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 PLB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 74,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,192 miles

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 10 Nov 2015 73,192 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Nov 2014
Fail 5 Nov 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 73,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,430 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,243 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heavy and low clutch

svc light nearly due

Fail 27 Feb 2006 56,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,807 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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Y197 PLB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y197 PLB, 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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Y197 PLB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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