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Y431 HCN

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 HCN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,739 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,350 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,250 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,886 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 68,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,483 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,061 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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Y431 HCN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y431 HCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y431 HCN registered?

Y431 HCN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y431 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 HCN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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