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Y493 DSG

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,748 mi
Last recorded113,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 DSG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,748 miles

Advise: nearside front tyre has nail in tread area

Advise: offside rear tyre has nail in sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise: nearside front tyre has nail in tread area

Advise: offside rear tyre has nail in sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,498 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

radiator fan noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2012 101,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perrished

radiator fan noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,817 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 87,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 73,341 miles

offside inner tail lamp not working

Fail 20 Jan 2009 73,287 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside inner tail lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,984 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 62,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 54,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,480 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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Y493 DSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y493 DSG, 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 Y493 DSG registered?

Y493 DSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y493 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y493 DSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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