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Y231 JAR

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,006 mi
Last recorded60,006 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 JAR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,006 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,243 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 55,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,291 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,529 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

osf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2006 14,900 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 14,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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Y231 JAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y231 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 Y231 JAR registered?

Y231 JAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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