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Y261 GSG

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,394 mi
Last recorded174,394 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 GSG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 174,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 174,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 159,182 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 159,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 152,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 145,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 139,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,876 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,030 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 105,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 85,490 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 37,163 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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Y261 GSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y261 GSG, 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 Y261 GSG registered?

Y261 GSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y261 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 GSG shows 15 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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