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Y511 MDT

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,732 mi
Last recorded231,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 MDT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 231,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Doesn't lock (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Torsion bar/Beam bush mount, bolt snapped in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door and arch heavily damaged, no sharp edges

Offside Rear Aftermarket bump stop aid loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear torsion bar/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 217,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 203,421 miles

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 192,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 183,197 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 177,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 175,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear shock bodies corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 159,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,619 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 148,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 148,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 19 Jan 2016 147,826 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 138,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 135,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 135,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,414 miles

exhaust mounts slightly weakened

front number plate slightly damaged

slight corrision on nearside front wheel arch

Fail 13 Jan 2012 130,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust mounts slightly weakened

front number plate slightly damaged

slight corrision on nearside front wheel arch

Pass 6 Jan 2011 127,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 120,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 120,809 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 113,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,888 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,629 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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Y511 MDT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y511 MDT, 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 Y511 MDT registered?

Y511 MDT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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