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Y238 URV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,664 mi
Last recorded110,664 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 URV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 110,664 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 110,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,273 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 104,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,662 miles

number plates beginning to deteriorate

o/s/r brake cliper damp

Fail 24 Nov 2008 92,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

number plates beginning to deteriorate

o/s/r brake cliper damp

Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,287 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y238 URV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y238 URV, 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 Y238 URV registered?

Y238 URV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y238 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 URV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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