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Y398 MCB

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 MCB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering drivebelt starting to crack

rear engine mount slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,681 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,916 miles

slight oil leak to sump gasget

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,491 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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Y398 MCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y398 MCB, 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 Y398 MCB registered?

Y398 MCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y398 MCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 MCB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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