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Y271 XER

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 XER
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,375 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2012 119,375 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

front grill broken

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front inner brake pads looks low

Fail 11 Aug 2011 117,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

front grill broken

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front inner brake pads looks low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,307 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 107,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 101,594 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,879 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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Y271 XER is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y271 XER, 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 Y271 XER registered?

Y271 XER is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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