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Y229 UNH

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,019 mi
Last recorded159,019 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 UNH
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 159,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes running from front to rear , near by n/s/f chassis and above the subframe , (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 brakes pipes coming off the abs pump and running down the battery (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,298 miles

both front wing repeater bulbs are faded

general surface corrosion the rear under side of the car

slight grab to the front brakes when the foot brake is applied - corrosion to the inner faces of the front brake discs

some corrosion to the n/s/f brake pipe and brake pipe union

sweep marks to the o/s pf the windscreen

the hand brake performance has passed but may require attention

Fail 17 Feb 2017 157,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front wing repeater bulbs are faded

general surface corrosion the rear under side of the car

slight grab to the front brakes when the foot brake is applied - corrosion to the inner faces of the front brake discs

sweep marks to the o/s pf the windscreen

the hand brake performance has passed but may require attention

the rear tail gate will not open

Pass 26 Feb 2016 155,770 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear back plate damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2016 155,766 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear back plate damaged

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Feb 2015 154,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 154,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop lamp not working

n/s/f fog lamp out

Fail 18 Feb 2014 153,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog lamp out

Pass 12 Feb 2013 144,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,577 miles

Some wiper marks to front windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2012 132,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Centre rear stop light inoperative

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

Some wiper marks to front windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 120,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all brake flexes cracking

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside track rod end has play

offside front roll bar drop link has play

Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all brake discs corroded

all brake flexes cracking

nearside track rod end has play

offside front roll bar drop link has play

Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 96,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 833,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 70,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,147 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 UNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UNH, 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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Y229 UNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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