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Y208 AKJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,081 mi
Last recorded79,081 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 AKJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 78,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 75,738 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,608 miles

Indicator switch tempremental but operational. May require replacement soon

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,200 miles

windscreen scratched and stone chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,243 miles

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

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,593 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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Y208 AKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y208 AKJ, 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 Y208 AKJ registered?

Y208 AKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y208 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 AKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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