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Y539 ACV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 ACV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,703 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear p bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 155,703 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear p bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 149,154 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed,kerbing damage

Offside Front fog light condensed up

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2016 149,154 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed,kerbing damage

Offside Front fog light condensed up

handbrake cables deteriorating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,846 miles

chips on the windscreen

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2014 138,428 miles

both rear tyres have outer sidewalls cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/f and n/s/f springs corroding

small pin hole in the o/s/f cv boot

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi pipes deteriorating

both rear tyres have outer sidewalls cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r rear disc red in colour would recommend replacement

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded would recommend replacement a.s.a.p

o/s/f and n/s/f springs corroding

small pin hole in the o/s/f cv boot

Pass 19 Feb 2013 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 127,225 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,135 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,410 miles

accelerator stiff

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s parking brake lazy

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 22 Feb 2011 120,333 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

accelerator stiff

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s parking brake lazy

n/s washer jet partially blocked

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 114,495 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,964 miles

accelerator pedal stiff

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,403 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s repeater shows white light

Fail 5 Mar 2008 97,394 miles

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

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

cracking to n/s/r tyre

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s repeater shows white light

Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,457 miles

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

all brake discs corroded/worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,388 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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Y539 ACV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y539 ACV, 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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Y539 ACV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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