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Y283 EBW

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

225,317 mi
Last recorded225,317 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 EBW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 225,317 miles

Front Outer C/V boot slight leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 225,308 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer C/V boot slight leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 216,189 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Jun 2017 216,175 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 205,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 205,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 195,208 miles

Front pulley noisey

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 187,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes slight dragging

front springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 187,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes slight dragging

front springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 178,773 miles

o/s/f outter c.v boot slit weep on clip

o/s/r flexi brake pipe starting to crack

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 178,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f outter c.v boot slit weep on clip

o/s/r flexi brake pipe starting to crack

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 168,141 miles

Suggest check all brake pads.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 154,331 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 154,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 146,428 miles

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 14 May 2009 137,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 126,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2007 112,385 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 112,384 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,324 miles

drivers seat slightl movement in it

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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Y283 EBW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y283 EBW, 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 Y283 EBW registered?

Y283 EBW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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