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Y542 SVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,565 mi
Last recorded104,565 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 SVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 104,565 miles

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Due to oil leak some components wet with oil advise furher inspection

Offside front shockabsorber damp with oil

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Spare wheel slightly loose but secure

Fail 14 May 2012 104,565 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brake discs worn and pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Due to oil leak some components wet with oil advise furher inspection

Offside front shockabsorber damp with oil

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Spare wheel slightly loose but secure

Pass 18 May 2011 98,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,665 miles

Bearing type noise from engine

Clutch pedal stiff

Knocking from driveshaft(s)

rear n/s tyre worn low 185-65-14

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear n/s tyre worn low 185-65-14

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,800 miles

rear n/s brake binding

rear tyres perished 185-65-14

Pass 9 May 2007 60,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,621 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 SVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y542 SVV registered?

Y542 SVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y542 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 SVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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