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Y539 RDB

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 RDB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,308 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,305 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,737 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,725 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,992 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,150 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,150 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 65,627 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,399 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 RDB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDB, 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 RDB registered?

Y539 RDB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y539 RDB safe to buy?

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