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Y273 AKJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 AKJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 140,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 133,276 miles

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

f/anti roll bar hitting chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2013 133,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

f/anti roll bar hitting chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,430 miles

anti roll/bar hitting sub/frame at front

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs wearing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs wearing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 111,708 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 111,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 108,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 105,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,463 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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Y273 AKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y273 AKJ, 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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Y273 AKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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