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Y256 EAV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,910 mi
Last recorded70,910 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 EAV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 70,910 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 70,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016

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

Fail 11 May 2016

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 66,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 66,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 63,874 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 59,751 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 54,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,063 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 45,612 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 40,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,548 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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Y256 EAV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y256 EAV, 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 Y256 EAV registered?

Y256 EAV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y256 EAV safe to buy?

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