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Y229 JAR

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,341 mi
Last recorded84,341 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 JAR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,341 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,341 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 79,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,614 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,609 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system soon;

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,568 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system soon;

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,007 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,403 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,496 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,447 miles

battery poor,sluggish if lights left on

coolant leak left hand bottom of radiator when cold

front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to split slightly both sides

slight exhaust blow from tailbox joint

Fail 30 Nov 2006 47,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery poor,sluggish if lights left on

coolant leak left hand bottom of radiator when cold

front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to split slightly both sides

slight exhaust blow from tailbox joint

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 JAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JAR, 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 JAR registered?

Y229 JAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y229 JAR safe to buy?

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