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Y488 JCX

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

180,048 mi
Last recorded180,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 JCX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 180,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 180,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 165,962 miles

o/s/antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2011 165,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2010 160,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 157,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 157,495 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 154,175 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 154,175 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 151,095 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 151,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 147,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 147,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 133,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 133,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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 JCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

Y488 JCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y488 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 JCX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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