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Y498 FAA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 FAA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,964 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 81,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre beginning to distort

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

front inner brake pads may be wearing thin, both sides

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,794 miles

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

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)

front inner brake pads may be wearing thin, both sides

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y498 FAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y498 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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Y498 FAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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