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Y542 AHH

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 AHH
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Rust Hole In Bulkhead Behind Battery (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both Front Brake Hoses Cabled Tied To Struts

Both Front Tyre's Void Of Tread On Inner Edge

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Spot Lamp Insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Below Brake Servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box And Pipe Heavily Corroded, Holes Appearing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,416 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine bay/cill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 116,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine bay/cill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,792 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 108,792 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery cable tied in

cover sills

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery cable tied in

cover sills

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,709 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/f brake hose is secured with cable tie.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,693 miles

Both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,972 miles

N/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm

O/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm upper dust cover split

slight play in n/s/r sub-frame bush

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,972 miles

N/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm

O/S/F tyre worn down to 3mm

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm upper dust cover split

slight play in n/s/r sub-frame bush

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,669 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,573 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 71,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,282 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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Y542 AHH is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc 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 Y542 AHH, 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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Y542 AHH is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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