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Y235 BBV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,655 mi
Last recorded165,655 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 BBV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 165,655 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 165,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 156,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear ones too flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ABS wiring rubbing on drive shaft

Fail 15 Feb 2016 156,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished beyond fit for road (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear ones too flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front ABS wiring rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Rear Tyre rubbing on inner arch

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,309 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle pivot bearings worn

rear brake pipes over rear axle corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Feb 2014 139,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 130,225 miles

Air bag light on dash

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Trim missing fron nearside of grill

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 130,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air bag light on dash

Both front tyres worn uneven advise tracking check

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Trim missing fron nearside of grill

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 121,082 miles

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 102,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,774 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,668 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 65,668 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2006 51,355 miles

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

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

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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Y235 BBV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y235 BBV, 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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Y235 BBV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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