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Y538 ADU

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 ADU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 151,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 151,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 141,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads thin

some small perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 25 Aug 2012 141,670 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition and pads thin

some small perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,815 miles

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

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

slight perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 28 Aug 2010 119,628 miles

air bag light on

both rear brake disc inner face severely rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,252 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,071 miles

centre and rear part of exhaust system in poor condition

rear pads low

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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Y538 ADU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y538 ADU, 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 Y538 ADU registered?

Y538 ADU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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