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Y229 ACW

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 ACW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 94,332 miles

after market silencer fitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

lowered suspension

nearside rear wheel arch cover has signs of catching tyre

tinted windows

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,386 miles

drivers seat base slightly loose

Fail 7 Apr 2008 87,386 miles

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

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

drivers seat base slightly loose

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,333 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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Y229 ACW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y229 ACW, 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 Y229 ACW registered?

Y229 ACW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y229 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 ACW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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