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Y491 PLD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 PLD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,140 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,140 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake binding slightly

nail in n/s/r tyre& 3mm tread depth

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,186 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth& worn on outer tread

Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,186 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth& worn on outer tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,947 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

replaced o/s wiper blade for m.o.t

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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 PLD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLD, 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 PLD registered?

Y491 PLD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y491 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 PLD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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