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Y289 SJU

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,999 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,912 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play top stearing colium bush

Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play top stearing colium bush

Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,010 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,010 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2007 52,096 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 45,107 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 41,265 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 41,266 miles

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

clutch&acc pedals heavy

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 SJU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJU, 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 Y289 SJU registered?

Y289 SJU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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