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Y542 AOF

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 AOF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,132 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,105 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

suspect front wheel bearing/gear box noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,437 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,913 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 49,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 19,616 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 AOF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOF, 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 AOF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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