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Y242 WEN

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 WEN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,603 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,695 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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Y242 WEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y242 WEN, 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 Y242 WEN registered?

Y242 WEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y242 WEN safe to buy?

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