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Y438 LUA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,435 mi
Last recorded215,435 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 LUA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 215,435 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 215,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 206,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 202,858 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2012 196,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 187,310 miles

water pump leaking.oil leak from engine/gearbox.thread in oil sump worn.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 187,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

water pump leaking.oil leak from engine/gearbox.thread in oil sump worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 175,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

noise from rear suspension

offside front fog light smashed

Pass 25 Mar 2009 163,449 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 163,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 147,581 miles

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

O/S/F Fog Light Broken

Fail 14 Mar 2008 147,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Fog Light Broken

Pass 26 Mar 2007 131,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,887 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 LUA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y438 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

Y438 LUA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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