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Y297 MHT

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 MHT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,001 miles

Front crank pulley worn+cooling fan damaged

Front steering rack ends wearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in parts (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres minor splitting+perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,000 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only upto full travel (3.1.2)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatch (6.2.B.1c)

Front crank pulley worn+cooling fan damaged

Front steering rack ends wearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in parts (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres minor splitting+perishing

first 7 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,978 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,978 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 93,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,155 miles

Grease leaking from N/S/F cv boot inner retainer

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,977 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,457 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 88,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 84,191 miles

airbag warning light on

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 MHT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MHT, 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 MHT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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