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Y299 GSG

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,478 mi
Last recorded146,478 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 GSG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 146,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,204 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,663 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,638 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,257 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,856 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 108,856 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 101,256 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

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

Fail 13 May 2008 101,243 miles

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 81,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air filter box insecure

Pass 13 May 2006 61,311 miles

Clutch x shaft siezed

Front brake discs some corrosion

Lower arm bushes some wear

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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Y299 GSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel 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 Y299 GSG, 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 Y299 GSG registered?

Y299 GSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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