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Y283 MHB

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,636 mi
Last recorded160,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 160,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 152,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 133,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,355 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 77,355 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 6,802 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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Y283 MHB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y283 MHB, 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 MHB registered?

Y283 MHB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y283 MHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 MHB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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