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Y408 MCB

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 MCB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

o/s front chassis slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,851 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

o/s front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,532 miles

several marks on screen

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,329 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TO REAR FLOOR TO SILLS UNDERBODY BEEN WELED BEFORE REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER CHECK IN FUTURE STRIP GREASE FREE ALL CABLES LEVERS COPPER GREASE NOW (3.5.1g)

underbody brake pipes brake hoses all req clean re pressure test wax oil grease

Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,329 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TO REAR FLOOR TO SILLS UNDERBODY BEEN WELED BEFORE REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER CHECK IN FUTURE STRIP GREASE FREE ALL CABLES LEVERS COPPER GREASE NOW (3.5.1g)

underbody brake pipes brake hoses all req clean re pressure test wax oil grease

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,045 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to rear round fuel pipes and brake pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,675 miles

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,400 miles

rear brake discs pitted, rear brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,020 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges under pressure

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,898 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,669 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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Y408 MCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y408 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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Y408 MCB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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