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Y297 MDF

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 MDF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2026 77,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive brake discs worn inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wash jet n/w

Rear wiper n/w

corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,236 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH . (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,389 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

Fail 6 May 2021 61,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear SILENCER BADLY CORRODED.

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 60,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW.

Pass 14 May 2018 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE LOW READING.

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND.

Fail 14 May 2018 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear BRAKE LOW READING.

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND.

Pass 30 May 2017 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low,

Pass 13 May 2016 56,809 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s windscreen washer jet blocked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,925 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 50,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,374 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,203 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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Y297 MDF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MDF, 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 Y297 MDF registered?

Y297 MDF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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