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Y539 MDV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 143,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Crank case breather on cam cover breathing to atmosphere.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounts in poor condition an one not connected.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 136,273 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight wear in rear suspension radius arm bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 136,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight wear in rear suspension radius arm bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,433 miles

Air Bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 129,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air Bag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 120,661 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 120,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,458 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 80,589 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 3 May 2006 80,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 MDV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MDV, 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 Y539 MDV registered?

Y539 MDV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y539 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y539 MDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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