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Y256 XGK

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 136,036 miles

oil leak underside of engine

Fail 3 Dec 2009 136,036 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,288 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 133,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 118,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 99,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 99,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 87,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,888 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 XGK is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y256 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

Y256 XGK is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y256 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 XGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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