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Y56 SJU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,994 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 133,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 133,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn and corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

On each of the front wheels.One wheel bolt does not appear to be for Alloy wheel fitment,suggest check against known standard fitment

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Mar 2012 130,232 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

ABS fail light came on after checking N/S/R wheel bearing .Went off on restart

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn and corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

On each of the front wheels.One wheel bolt does not appear to be for Alloy wheel fitment,suggest check against known standard fitment

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 125,726 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,332 miles

child seat fitted on nearside rear

Fail 16 Mar 2010 121,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted on nearside rear

handbrake cables casings split both sides

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,139 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 117,139 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 104,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,505 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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Y56 SJU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 Y56 SJU, 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 Y56 SJU registered?

Y56 SJU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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