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Y553 AOF

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,523 mi
Last recorded57,523 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 AOF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 57,521 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring missing (1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,521 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,978 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres craked/perished round treads

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge and starting to split. offside front tyre worn outer edge

parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,232 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)

air bag warning lamp on dash

both rear tyres cracking within tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,734 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres excessivly cracked but not exposing any cords

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,732 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres excessivly cracked but not exposing any cords

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper torn

Front brake discs excessivly pitted and corroded

Rear brake discs excessivly pitted and corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,279 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,279 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 11 Jan 2008 27,905 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 8,811 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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Y553 AOF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y553 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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What year was Y553 AOF registered?

Y553 AOF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y553 AOF safe to buy?

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