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Y38 TAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 TAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,165 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s wing indicator lens missing

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Aug 2015 67,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

o/s wing indicator lens missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,391 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres starting to wear low and slight perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,341 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r roadwheel damaged

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,127 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 488,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,804 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 41,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,066 miles

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

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

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

offside handbrake outer cable split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,066 miles

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

offside handbrake outer cable split

Pass 21 Jun 2005 33,345 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 TAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y38 TAC, 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 TAC registered?

Y38 TAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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