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Y523 SOR

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 SOR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 95,700 miles

centre silencer split around outlet pipe slight leakage

check strap missing o/s/r door

child seat in n/s/r

drivers seat runners stiff but locks in place

front brake pads worn low discs also worn

n/s/r brake disc scored

nail in n/s /r tyre tread and perished around full circumference in inner and outermost grooves

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

slight drag on o/s/f brake with wheels raised

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,743 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 93,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,429 miles

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

centre silencer rear outlet pipe connection fractured and leaking slightly

drivers door check strap broken

front brake pads worn

n/s front passenger door check strap bolts loose

wiper blades in poor condition but clearing screen

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,427 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer rear outlet pipe connection fractured and leaking slightly

drivers door check strap broken

front brake pads worn

n/s front passenger door check strap bolts loose

wiper blades in poor condition but clearing screen

Pass 23 May 2011 79,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,516 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2010 73,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,659 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 60,605 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 47,325 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 47,325 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,881 miles

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

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

parking brake low in effort

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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Y523 SOR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y523 SOR, 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 Y523 SOR registered?

Y523 SOR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y523 SOR safe to buy?

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