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Y398 LHL

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,135 mi
Last recorded182,135 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 LHL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2017 182,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both windscreen wiper blades poor condition

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion around both rear bump stop mountings on chassis

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre minor wear on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

STOP light illuminated in dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 163,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing axle arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe has a slight leak from pipe

stop warning light illuminated on dash display

Fail 4 May 2016 163,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing axle arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe has a slight leak from pipe

stop warning light illuminated on dash display

Pass 20 Apr 2015 153,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 140,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 127,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 127,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 122,275 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 122,268 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r/wheel rubbing innner body

Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,559 miles

o/s/r/wheel rubbing innner body

Fail 9 May 2008 105,015 miles

Front brake pads seem low, worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside front shock absorbers leaking, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside, lower suspension lower arm bushes splitting.

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn, 2mm, signs of cracking, recommend replace, limit 1.6mm.

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

Pass 9 May 2008 105,015 miles

Front brake pads seem low, worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside front shock absorbers leaking, recommend replace.

Offside & nearside, lower suspension lower arm bushes splitting.

Offside rear tyre worn, 2mm, signs of cracking, recommend replace, limit 1.6mm.

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

Pass 14 May 2007 93,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,364 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate has a small crack.

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2006 83,364 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate has a small crack.

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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Y398 LHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y398 LHL, 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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Y398 LHL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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