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Y492 CAV

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 CAV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 91,049 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,616 miles

Centre car shows signs of being stood for a long time

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015

all four brake discs show corrosion due to car standing for long period of time

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,856 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,533 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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Y492 CAV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y492 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y492 CAV registered?

Y492 CAV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y492 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 CAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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