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Y289 RBJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,903 mi
Last recorded102,903 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 RBJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 102,903 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,550 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,349 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

Damaged to offside sill

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,166 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring not located fully in its seat

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsr tyre split sidewall

oil leak

os floor to sill damaged

small split wipers

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf chassis rail damaged

nsr tyre split sidewall

oil leak

os floor to sill damaged

small split wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,321 miles

Oil leak

nearside front chassis leg damaged

offside front outer c.v weaping

offside sill damaged

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

radiator cradle/towing eye mounting has been replaced

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2015 81,318 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

front cross member damaged

radiator loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,965 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,662 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,658 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,689 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,976 miles

Nearside 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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Y289 RBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y289 RBJ, 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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Y289 RBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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