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Y229 AFR

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 AFR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 158,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 158,756 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 142,239 miles

Oil leak

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

advise front lower plastic valance damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 142,239 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise front lower plastic valance damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2010 123,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 123,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 116,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,645 miles

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,578 miles

covers missing off door mirrors.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,026 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 AFR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y229 AFR, 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 AFR registered?

Y229 AFR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y229 AFR safe to buy?

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