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Y491 NDM

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 NDM
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,562 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,106 miles

advise front brake discs corroding

park brake effort low 19%

Fail 14 Apr 2016 121,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on minimum tread; 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

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

park brake effort low 19%

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,924 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake discs corroding

advise offside front wheel binding slightly; unable to carry out full check of wheel beariing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,924 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front brake discs corroding

advise offside front wheel binding slightly; unable to carry out full check of wheel beariing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

advise nearside front wheel slight buckle evident

Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 100,884 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low rear pads low..slight leak power steering pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 57,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 47,406 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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Y491 NDM is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y491 NDM, 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 Y491 NDM registered?

Y491 NDM is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y491 NDM safe to buy?

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