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Y478 USU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 USU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,612 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 126,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,484 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DISC CORRODED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,319 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING .

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,992 miles

Front brakes rubbing

Offside parking brake effort low

Offside rear brake appears to have been binding

Parking brake just inside limits

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,700 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

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 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 USU, 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 Y478 USU registered?

Y478 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y478 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 USU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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