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Y291 WVL

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,372 mi
Last recorded154,372 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 154,372 miles

Under body rear section covered in underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2017 154,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to wheel arch area corroded heavily (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting split (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,524 miles

noise heard from rear may be shockers noisey

Fail 2 Aug 2016 145,473 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing split pin missing from slide retaining device (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe insecure and detached (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

noise heard from rear may be shockers noisey

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,203 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,375 miles

The exhaust fouling axle beam.

The near side front brake hose is perished and cracked.

The near side front tyre showing some wear.

The off side front and near side front anti roll bar link arm joint gaiters in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 107,307 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

The exhaust fouling axle beam.

The near side front brake hose is perished and cracked.

The near side front tyre showing some wear.

The off side front and near side front anti roll bar link arm joint gaiters in poor condition.

The off side front tyre wearing close to the legal limit around edge of treads.

Pass 18 May 2012 99,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight wheel rim damage to the nearside rear and offside rear inner rims.

The front section of the exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

The offside front brake binding slightly.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer tyre edge.

The rear brake discs and pads showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,281 miles

The exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

The nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 31 May 2011 92,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

The exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

The nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

The offside front brake binding slightly.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge.

The offside rear caliper brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 29 May 2010 86,239 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 86,199 miles

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

The exhaust system has some localised heavy corrosion around the rear flange joint and around the catalytic converter joints.

The near side rear wheel has some damage on the inner rim.

The off side front shock absorber is starting to leak fluid.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

There is some corrosion showing in places on the front to rear brake pipes.

There is some slight wear movement showing in the near side outer track rod end joint.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,643 miles

The near side rear brake hose is perished/cracked.

Fail 26 May 2009 38,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

The near side rear brake hose is perished/cracked.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear and the pads appear to be worn low.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,573 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear on the outer edges of tread.

The front registration plate is in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,343 miles

front number slightly faded around one letter.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,590 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated around one letter.

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 WVL 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 63.2%.

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

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