MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre cracking
rear wiper split
spare tyre flat
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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Corrosion to inside faces on both front brake discs
Front brake pads worn
Long handbrake travel
Slight bind on n/s/f & n/s/r brakes
Corrosion to inside faces on both front brake discs
Front brake pads worn
Long handbrake travel
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Slight bind on n/s/f & n/s/r brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower water hose rubbing on o/s drive shaft and leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
lower water hose rubbing on o/s drive shaft and leaking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Airbag lamp constantly illuminated
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
dampness offside front brake hose(no leak found at time of test)
note/ air bag light on
offside front shock damp
one washer inoperative on nearside
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
dampness offside front brake hose(no leak found at time of test)
note/ air bag light on
offside front shock damp
one washer inoperative on nearside
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Both front tyres getting low on tread 2-3mm
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?
Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y489 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y489 VBD, 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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Y489 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.
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