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Y249 HCY

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 HCY
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

o/s/f disc slight pitted

o/s/r disc slight pitted

windscreen slightly marked by wipers

Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,856 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 101,356 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2009 101,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very low on engine oil due to bad leak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,609 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,609 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,878 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 62,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,184 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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Y249 HCY is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y249 HCY, 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 Y249 HCY registered?

Y249 HCY is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y249 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y249 HCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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