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Y499 YGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 YGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,095 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 75,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 71,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,100 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 60,898 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 53,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,222 miles

cat section of exhaust noisey

front brake hoses split

n/s/f wishbone bush split

Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cat section of exhaust noisey

front brake hoses split

n/s/f wishbone bush split

o/s/r pad low

rear discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,526 miles

exhaust system corroded

front shocks damp

n/s/f brake hose splitting

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,939 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,801 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y499 YGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y499 YGJ, 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 Y499 YGJ registered?

Y499 YGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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