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Y472 YEC

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,095 mi
Last recorded166,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 YEC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 166,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 166,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 155,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 155,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat has slight movement

exhaust corroded

sill covers

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,297 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

sill covers

Pass 10 Jan 2012 124,177 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

drivers seat very slightly loose

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,248 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s/r wheels / brakes slightly binding

both front tyres part worns

minor stone chips in screen

slight freeplay in n/s rack arm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 116,248 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s/r wheels / brakes slightly binding

both front tyres part worns

minor stone chips in screen

slight freeplay in n/s rack arm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,552 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,552 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,994 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2009 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,764 miles

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

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

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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Y472 YEC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y472 YEC, 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 Y472 YEC registered?

Y472 YEC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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