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Y218 TLC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 TLC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,155 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,153 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,832 miles

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

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

clutch pedal heavy.

nearside front tyre worn on edge to 2mm.

rear brake pads appear worn close to limit,advise wheel removal for further inspection.Wear to brake discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,552 miles

wear to front brake discs.

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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Y218 TLC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y218 TLC, 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 Y218 TLC registered?

Y218 TLC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y218 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 TLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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