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Y397 FOG

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 FOG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 80,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2013

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,623 miles

tyres perishing,rear bumper damaged,oil leaks,o/s door mirror glass poor condition,exhaust slight leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2012 73,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres perishing,rear bumper damaged,oil leaks,o/s door mirror glass poor condition,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake cable in poor condition.

wear in front anti roll bar links.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake cable in poor condition.

wear in front anti roll bar links.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,107 miles

oil leaks,long handbrake travel,dark tinted windows at rear,lighter tinted windows at front,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded,both rear w/bearings slight noise

Pass 28 May 2009 60,932 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated\slight play osf anti rollbar link\tinting of windows

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,660 miles

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

both rear tyres for perishing

slight corrosion in brake pipes

unable to measure front brake pads

Fail 4 Jun 2008

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

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

both rear tyres for perishing

slight corrosion in brake pipes

unable to measure front brake pads

Fail 4 Jun 2007 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,828 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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Y397 FOG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y397 FOG, 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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Y397 FOG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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