MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1x front exhaust bolt loose.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor.
Nearside plastic sill cover broken loose.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1x front exhaust bolt loose.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor.
Nearside plastic sill cover broken loose.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central to rear exhaust joint loose/minor leak.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside +offside front wishbone bushes deteriorating.
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s/f inner passenger door handle damaged.
slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Central to rear exhaust joint loose/minor leak.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside +offside front wishbone bushes deteriorating.
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s/f inner passenger door handle damaged.
slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearing.
Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside mirror glass damaged.
Offside Front brake starting to bind.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
joint between centre /rear exhaust loose/minor leak.
play in n/s/f bottom ball joint+inner rack joint.
play in top steering column bush.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working +offside (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside mirror glass damaged.
Offside Front brake starting to bind.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
joint between centre /rear exhaust loose/minor leak.
play in n/s/f bottom ball joint+inner rack joint.
play in top steering column bush.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (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)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHING
STONE CHIP O/S WINDSCREEN
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHING
STONE CHIP O/S WINDSCREEN
BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP
ENGINE OIL LEAK
O/S/R INDICATOR BULB FADING
REAR EXHAUST JOINT RUSTY & WEAK
How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?
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Y493 MDV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 Y493 MDV, 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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Y493 MDV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 March 2001.
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