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Y516 XES

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,666 mi
Last recorded171,666 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 XES
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 171,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to assess brake pads because of wheel trims

Pass 15 Mar 2016 164,641 miles

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Mar 2016 164,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 154,253 miles

Backing of seat slightly insecure, but seat is secure to floor.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside front check strap showing signs of deterioration

Nearside rear check strap showing signs of deterioration

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

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

Offside front check strap is loose but holding door

Oil low

Service light is on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 154,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside front check strap showing signs of deterioration

Nearside rear check strap showing signs of deterioration

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

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

Offside front check strap is loose but holding door

Oil low

Service light is on

Fail 6 Feb 2014 142,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,697 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,479 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,450 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wheel has slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 71,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 59,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,917 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 47,608 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y516 XES is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y516 XES, 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 Y516 XES registered?

Y516 XES is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y516 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 XES shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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