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Y478 CPA

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 CPA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 120,345 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush seized solid suspension (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested EXHAUST IN COMPLEAT (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

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

exhaust held up by plastic tyes

maj engine oil leak

play in n/ f drop link

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust temporarily secured

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,804 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust temporarily secured

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,198 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered

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

Offside rear tyre feathered

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,623 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,862 miles

Drivers seat back is slightly loose at pivots.

Long travel at park brake lever.

Offside rear suspension pivot bearing aas free play.

Oil loss at engine area.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Road wheel tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,335 miles

Both rear chassis areas around bump stops,getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Outer sills unchecked (Hidden by trims)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 76,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,604 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 54,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 54,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y478 CPA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y478 CPA, 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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Y478 CPA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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