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Y286 KGW

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 KGW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,284 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,780 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,234 miles

ADDED 2.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE PADS LOOK NEAR THE MIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND PADS LOOK NEAR THE MIN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

SMALL BLOW FROM THE DOWN PIPE WHICH IS RUSTY AND THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS RUSTY

THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME BRAKE JUDDER WHEN THE BRAKE WHERE TESTED

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,234 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

ADDED 2.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND THE PADS LOOK NEAR THE MIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND PADS LOOK NEAR THE MIN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SMALL BLOW FROM THE DOWN PIPE WHICH IS RUSTY AND THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST IS RUSTY

THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME BRAKE JUDDER WHEN THE BRAKE WHERE TESTED

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,223 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,273 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,519 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,459 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 57,459 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,560 miles

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)

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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Y286 KGW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y286 KGW, 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 Y286 KGW registered?

Y286 KGW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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