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Y38 RCB

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,255 mi
Last recorded104,255 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 RCB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 104,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,016 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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Y38 RCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y38 RCB, 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 Y38 RCB registered?

Y38 RCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y38 RCB safe to buy?

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