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Y408 USU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 USU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

radio aerial loose on n/s/r wing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 89,737 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

radio aerial loose on n/s/r wing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

radio aerial loose on n/s/r wing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

radio aerial loose on n/s/r wing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 76,645 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 76,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,119 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,078 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,881 miles

both front brake flexi pipes cracking

nearside front wheel rim distorted

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,880 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi pipes cracking

nearside front wheel rim distorted

Pass 18 May 2007 54,460 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs rusty on outside of inner face,& inner disc pads low.

slight buckle to inner edge of o/s/r wheel rim.

Fail 18 May 2007 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front brake discs rusty on outside of inner face,& inner disc pads low.

slight buckle to inner edge of o/s/r wheel rim.

Pass 18 May 2006 48,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight pin prick offside c/v boot

Fail 15 May 2006 48,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 42,635 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 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y408 USU, 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 Y408 USU registered?

Y408 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y408 USU safe to buy?

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