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Y497 FAA

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 FAA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation and repair (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure replaced damaged exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation and repair (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,869 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,860 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of NSR Tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust and auxiliary belt. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation of drum brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,097 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

both rear tyres perishing.

slight oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,681 miles

oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,803 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,190 miles

slight play rear subframe bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,457 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,066 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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Y497 FAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y497 FAA, 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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Y497 FAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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