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Y388 OLB

2001 Peugeot 306

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 OLB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 96,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 89,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,714 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,209 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
Full Peugeot 306 reliability report

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Y388 OLB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y388 OLB, 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 Y388 OLB registered?

Y388 OLB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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