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Y257 WHN

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,262 mi
Last recorded88,262 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 WHN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from radiator hose connection ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 85,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between midsection and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,788 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,302 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 52,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,551 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,391 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,334 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in the treads and on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,232 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on the sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,692 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 39,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y257 WHN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y257 WHN, 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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Y257 WHN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y257 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 WHN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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