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Y285 OLE

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,507 mi
Last recorded164,507 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 OLE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 164,507 miles

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

oil leak

rear axle mounts deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 157,854 miles

front brake hoses splitting

nearside cv boot seaping grease

nearside front inner wing corroding

nearside front tyre worn

offside front brake very slightly binding on

parking brake cables corroded

rear tyres splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2012 152,292 miles

minor play offside anti roll link

oil leak

rear chassius starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2011 148,423 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 143,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 143,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 137,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 130,838 miles

Both front shock absorbers misting up at the top

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front caliper pipe has a slight cut

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 125,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 120,493 miles

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

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)

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

front washer jets blocked

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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Y285 OLE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y285 OLE, 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 Y285 OLE registered?

Y285 OLE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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