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Y573 WBJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,656 mi
Last recorded181,656 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 WBJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 181,656 miles

Engine Management Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slightly limited servo assistance

Fail 5 Feb 2013 181,642 miles

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

Engine Management Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slightly limited servo assistance

Pass 11 Feb 2012 162,049 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 139,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 139,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 114,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 84,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,229 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,229 miles

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

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,229 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

rear brake pads low

both front discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,300 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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Y573 WBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y573 WBJ, 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 Y573 WBJ registered?

Y573 WBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y573 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 WBJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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