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Y501 RAL

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,300 mi
Last recorded111,300 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 RAL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,482 miles

travel on handbrake..

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

travel on handbrake..

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s handbrake cable outer sheath damaged

slight imbalance on front brakes

stiffness in o/s/f suspension leg upper bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exsaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,813 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exsaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,024 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,369 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,369 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,409 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 27 Feb 2008 37,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,169 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,169 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight dampness around o/s/f shockabsorber

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn to two M/M

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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Y501 RAL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y501 RAL, 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 Y501 RAL registered?

Y501 RAL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y501 RAL safe to buy?

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