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Y488 SBP

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 SBP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,996 miles

Bonnet hindge broken.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Oiliness to engine.

Radiator leaking.

Rear indicators pale colour.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,994 miles

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

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet hindge broken.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Oiliness to engine.

Radiator leaking.

Rear indicators pale colour.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,433 miles

Bonnet hindge broken.

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,430 miles

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 Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Bonnet hindge broken.

Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,373 miles

rear brake discs worn

windscreen scratched

engine overheats

Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,389 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

windscreen scratched

engine overheats

Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,322 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 53,321 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,460 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,572 miles

PAS hoses damp

nearside front shock damp

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,620 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

PAS lower hoses damp

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,575 miles

osf shock absorber damp

slight corrosion to joint of exhaust †

Fail 20 Feb 2006 21,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf shock absorber damp

slight corrosion to joint of exhaust †

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 SBP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBP, 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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Y488 SBP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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