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Y546 XAJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 XAJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,462 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 148,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 137,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 137,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 113,082 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view mirrow insecure not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight binding on o/s/r brakes and although the hand brake efficiency is high enought to pass the mot it is not as goos as it should be ,, recommend an inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2013 104,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight binding on o/s/r brakes and although the hand brake efficiency is high enought to pass the mot it is not as goos as it should be ,, recommend an inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,099 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 90,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,875 miles

near side fromt tyre side wall starting to perish advise

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,237 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,245 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,768 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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Y546 XAJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y546 XAJ, 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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Y546 XAJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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