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Y291 JVJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 JVJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,985 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,593 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 123,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 119,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 116,379 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,273 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,487 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,576 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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Y291 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y291 JVJ, 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 Y291 JVJ registered?

Y291 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y291 JVJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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