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Y261 HLG

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 HLG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 137,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 131,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2019 131,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2018 124,991 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 118,106 miles

Offside Rear previous tyre foul signs on inner arch.

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 118,073 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear previous tyre foul signs on inner arch.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 May 2016 113,128 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 113,128 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All 3 (1.2.1e)

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 101,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,961 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,961 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,163 miles

Both Front Brake 'Flexi' Hoses Have Minor Surface Cracks On Bends

Minor Freeplay In O/S/F Track Rod End

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

Rear Brake Pads Have Low Level Of Frictional Material Remaining

Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,818 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,502 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 HLG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y261 HLG, 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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Y261 HLG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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