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Y218 YKJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 YKJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets poor

Fail 4 Nov 2016 125,203 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,722 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF and NSR tyre cracking / aging

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 116,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF and NSR tyre cracking / aging

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,585 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine Slightly Smokey On Idle !!!!

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,389 miles

top centre windscreen cracked behind mirror (not in drivers view)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

near side inner drive shaft gaiter has small hole

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,953 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

Y218 YKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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