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Y481 TVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,243 mi
Last recorded122,243 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 TVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 122,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,393 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery not secured properly

fuel filter not secured properly

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut but no visable cords

offside sidelight dim

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery not secured properly

fuel filter not secured properly

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheel binding on

offside rear tyre cut but no visable cords

offside sidelight dim

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Apr 2012 105,801 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,801 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 31 May 2011 101,797 miles

air bag lpght staying on indicating a fault

Fail 14 May 2010 91,816 miles

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 91,816 miles

Slight oil leak

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 28 May 2009 80,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 80,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Airbag light on

Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish very slightly

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine oil leak

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorating

Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

STRONG ADVISE:Offside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,678 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2007 60,590 miles

front discs and pads wearing low-may soon need replacing.

slight engine oil leak.

unable to test nearside front seatbelt due to babyseat fitted.

Pass 17 May 2006 52,797 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 52,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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Y481 TVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y481 TVV, 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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Y481 TVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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