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Y538 SNH

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

229,515 mi
Last recorded229,515 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 SNH
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 229,515 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 229,662 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 221,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 221,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 209,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 209,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 196,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 196,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play top mounting seized (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads close to limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 183,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear.

Offside Rear tyre showing wear.

retest carried out from sept 10 2015

wear evident at top mounts

Fail 10 Sep 2015

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear.

Offside Rear tyre showing wear.

wear evident at top mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2014 172,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 158,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 143,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 143,595 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 109,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,804 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 82,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2008 82,077 miles

rear pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 73,914 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 73,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y538 SNH, 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 SNH registered?

Y538 SNH is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y538 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 SNH shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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