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Y491 SNH

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,652 mi
Last recorded120,652 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close too wear bars

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,143 miles

clutch heavy

engine oil leak

rattle from exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2012 111,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch heavy

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre below 3.5mm

offside front tyre below 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rattle from exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2011 100,701 miles

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

front tyres close to wear bars

nearside washer n/w

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,701 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

nearside washer n/w

Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,128 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2010 92,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,383 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both handbrake cable outer cables split

exhaust join middle and rear corroded

handbrake comes up a long way

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,342 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside hand brake cable outer cable split

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded on the outside of the inner edge

nearside hand brake cable outer cable split

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,345 miles

exhaust rear box corroided,pipe starting to become loose as it enters the box

nearside hand brake cable split

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

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 SNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SNH, 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 SNH registered?

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

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