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Y488 GAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 GAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

offside front tyre cracks

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,847 miles

both rear brake cables starting to split on outer casing

off side front tyre worn on both edges

slight exhaust gas leak on exhaust repair

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 56,498 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 56,498 miles

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

middle box of exhuast pin hole in it.middle and rear corroded

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 GAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y488 GAC, 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 Y488 GAC registered?

Y488 GAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y488 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 GAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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