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Y557 BCW

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 BCW
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 138,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover insecure, battery insecure, oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2012 132,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,782 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres rubbing against wheel arch liner

crank pulleye worn

rear park brakes only just met required efficiency, may require adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Jan 2011 126,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres rubbing against wheel arch liner

crank pulleye worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 111,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front side lights blue in colour,as well as white.seperate bulb

Pass 21 Jan 2008 100,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 90,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,002 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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Y557 BCW is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y557 BCW, 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 Y557 BCW registered?

Y557 BCW is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y557 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 BCW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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