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Y48 USU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 USU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 117,466 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

rear brake discs corroded

engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

engine oil leaks.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads look low.

underside heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,080 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake disd poor

Fail 16 Oct 2013 117,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

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

front brake disd poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 116,405 miles

coolants leaks recommend attention

engine mounts seem worn

front brake disc's corrode and lipped

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

imbalance on front brakes 23% recommend attention

marks on windscreen

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,369 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coolants leaks recommend attention

engine mounts seem worn

front brake disc's corrode and lipped

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

imbalance on front brakes 23% recommend attention

marks on windscreen

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 2 Jul 2011 115,849 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 96,292 miles

Engine oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 87,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 77,681 miles

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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Y48 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y48 USU, 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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Y48 USU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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