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Y198 WGD

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,868 mi
Last recorded186,868 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 WGD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 186,868 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 186,868 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 172,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 172,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 158,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

nearside front suspension arm rear "P" bush is perishing

offside trackrod end gaiter is split

rear wiper does not work

Pass 27 Oct 2009 158,612 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

nearside front suspension arm rear "P" bush is perishing

offside trackrod end gaiter is split

rear wiper does not work

Pass 29 Oct 2008 137,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 119,780 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 119,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise both rear tyres slightly de-formed

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner edge no visible tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 77,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

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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Y198 WGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y198 WGD, 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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Y198 WGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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