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Y481 BAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 BAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 149,709 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 149,704 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 135,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiring loose under radiator

Fail 19 Mar 2012 135,308 miles

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiring loose under radiator

Pass 22 Mar 2011 125,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 117,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 90,076 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,948 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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Y481 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y481 BAC, 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 Y481 BAC registered?

Y481 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y481 BAC safe to buy?

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