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Y297 KAX

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 KAX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,725 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 134,859 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 134,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 126,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,630 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on dash

Fail 2 Aug 2012 125,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on dash

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 124,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 114,563 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,115 miles

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

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

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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Y297 KAX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y297 KAX, 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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Y297 KAX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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