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Y291 WEN

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,171 mi
Last recorded153,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 WEN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,171 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2016 147,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,198 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch/bulkhead

engine light on

gearbox oil leak

repairs to bulkhead heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,017 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing/ bulkhead

engine light on

fuel filter held in by cable ties

repairs to bulkhead heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 138,005 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing/ bulkhead

engine light on

fuel filter held in by cable ties

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,779 miles

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

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,820 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)

advise front discs worn and lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2010 111,818 miles

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

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

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

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)

advise front discs worn and lipped

advise rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 101,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,916 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 76,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,473 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 WEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y291 WEN, 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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Y291 WEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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