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Y578 DSG

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 DSG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,379 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,766 miles

front+rear brake disc are worn

rear pads low.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front+rear brake disc are worn

rear pads low.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,984 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,153 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,199 miles

Both rear brake disc inner surfaces getting corroded

Horn slightly weak in operation

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,175 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y578 DSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y578 DSG, 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 Y578 DSG registered?

Y578 DSG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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