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Y438 AEO

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,569 mi
Last recorded163,569 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 AEO
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 163,569 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

rear seat belts not fully inspected

underside corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 163,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

rear seat belts not fully inspected

underside corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 151,999 miles

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

drivers door handle broken but still serviceable

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2014 151,985 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

drivers door handle broken but still serviceable

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 143,060 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 143,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,521 miles

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 127,890 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded but not weakened

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Offside front brake disc pitted/corroded but not weakened

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 122,519 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 122,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,224 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,754 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 94,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,376 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 67,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,792 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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Y438 AEO is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y438 AEO, 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 Y438 AEO registered?

Y438 AEO is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y438 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 AEO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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