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Y347 USU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,646 mi
Last recorded140,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 USU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 140,646 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating

engine warning light indicates a fault

oil all around engine compartment

Fail 25 May 2011 140,646 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

oil all around engine compartment

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Jun 2010 128,384 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light stays illuminated

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm tread depth

nearside outer windscreen washer jet not working

nearside rear tyre at 2-3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm tread depth and is worn on outer edge

offside registration plate light cover missing

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 10 Jun 2010 128,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light stays illuminated

nearside front tyre at 2-3mm tread depth

nearside outer windscreen washer jet not working

nearside rear tyre at 2-3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre at 2-3mm tread depth and is worn on outer edge

offside registration plate light cover missing

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 13 Jun 2009 110,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 110,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,468 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,468 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 84,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 71,777 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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Y347 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y347 USU, 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 Y347 USU registered?

Y347 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y347 USU safe to buy?

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