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Y556 JCJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 JCJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,415 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear Tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear Tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,663 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SHOWING SIGNS OF FOULING FRONT WING - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS BEEN FOULING INNER WHEELARCH - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS BEEN FOULING INNER WHEELARCH - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SHOWING SIGNS OF FOULING FRONT WING - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS BEEN FOULING INNER WHEELARCH - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS BEEN FOULING INNER WHEELARCH - NOT TOUCHING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,856 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,358 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,824 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

bind on nsr brake

front brakes out of balance by 22% max 25% †advise full brake inspection

judder as os hand brake applied

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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Y556 JCJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y556 JCJ, 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 Y556 JCJ registered?

Y556 JCJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y556 JCJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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