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Y259 DAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 DAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 122,039 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,594 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyre 195/65/15 /rears 205/40/17

Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyre 195/65/15 /rears 205/40/17

Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,449 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 108,441 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,763 miles

both wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,695 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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Y259 DAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y259 DAC, 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 Y259 DAC registered?

Y259 DAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y259 DAC safe to buy?

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