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Y501 SEF

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 SEF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,891 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,329 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,329 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion brake pipe unable to fully check-slight corrosion brake hose ferrul-cover missing reg plate lamp -slight cracks brake hoses unable to fully check- slight cracks handbrake cable- pads slight worn unable to fully check pads & discs

slight corrosion coil springs,handbrake cable,exhaust,front bulkhead & brake pipe

slight movement ball joint & rear suspension bush- slight noise cv joint- slight damage o/s floor slight brake judder rear brake rear brake slight out balance

Fail 21 Nov 2008 73,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion brake pipe unable to fully check-slight corrosion brake hose ferrul-cover missing reg plate lamp -slight cracks brake hoses unable to fully check- slight cracks handbrake cable- pads slight worn unable to fully check pads & discs

slight corrosion coil springs,handbrake cable,exhaust,front bulkhead & brake pipe

slight movement ball joint & rear suspension bush- slight noise cv joint- slight damage o/s floor slight brake judder rear brake rear brake slight out balance

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,535 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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Y501 SEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y501 SEF, 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 SEF registered?

Y501 SEF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y501 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 SEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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