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Y476 RJB

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

183,363 mi
Last recorded183,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 RJB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 183,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 180,570 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 180,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 176,414 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 170,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 165,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 156,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 156,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,739 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 149,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,336 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,265 miles

neaqrside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,969 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,607 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front windscreen washer not working

Pass 28 Jan 2010 113,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front coil spring corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,677 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,846 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 71,846 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,021 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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Y476 RJB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 Y476 RJB, 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 Y476 RJB registered?

Y476 RJB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y476 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 RJB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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