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Y418 RSE

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,413 mi
Last recorded164,413 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 RSE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 164,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing Axle bearing/Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2015 156,282 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 156,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 146,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheels are close to arches

brake pipes are slightly untidy in their mounting

exhaust slightly loud

o/s/r axle bearing becoming worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 146,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheels are close to arches

o/s/r axle bearing becoming worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 146,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated throughout

n/s/r tyre scuffing wheel arch liner slightly

slight corrosion throughout chassis/floor bareas

windscreen sunstrip may slightly affect view to front

Pass 20 May 2013 136,674 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2013 136,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

battery light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,017 miles

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

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Fail 6 Jun 2012 127,017 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Fail 13 Jun 2011 117,899 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,899 miles

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 14 Jun 2010 113,641 miles

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Fail 5 Jun 2010 113,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 4 Jun 2009 107,443 miles

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Fail 26 May 2009 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 28 May 2008 94,807 miles

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Fail 21 May 2008 94,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 30 May 2007 81,026 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 81,026 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 64,806 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 64,806 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y418 RSE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y418 RSE, 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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Y418 RSE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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