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Y491 NJO

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

267,145 mi
Last recorded267,145 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 267,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 267,145 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 252,966 miles

slight lpay at n/s/f anti roll,bar link

Fail 18 Mar 2015 252,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight lpay at n/s/f anti roll,bar link

Pass 19 Mar 2014 235,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Mar 2013 218,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 218,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 202,548 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 184,895 miles

Exhaust rattling

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 184,513 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust rattling

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 167,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 167,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 151,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 151,993 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 198,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 138,601 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 120,656 miles

O/S REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMP NO COVER

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

WINDSCREEN HAS LARGE CRACK OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA AND OUTSIDE ZONE A

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 NJO is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

Y491 NJO is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y491 NJO safe to buy?

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