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Y52 RCT

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,577 mi
Last recorded105,577 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 RCT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,577 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 103,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,686 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear body and bumper damaged

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 96,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear body and bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,198 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,452 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 61,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,432 miles

tailgate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,436 miles

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

n/s/f/wiper blade split and ends

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,517 miles

Nearside and offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,066 miles

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

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,861 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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Y52 RCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y52 RCT, 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 Y52 RCT registered?

Y52 RCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y52 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 RCT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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