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Y488 DAT

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 DAT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,128 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,183 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r suspension noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,588 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,292 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,238 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish, not exessive

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y488 DAT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y488 DAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y488 DAT registered?

Y488 DAT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y488 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 DAT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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