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Y578 MET

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 MET
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,184 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,998 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,046 miles

n/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested, presume ok

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested, presume ok

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing between the treads,no bulges or canvas showing when inspected

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,465 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing between the treads,no bulges or canvas showing when inspected

Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,494 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,667 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured, still legible

n/s/f outer cv boot twisted, not split

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,621 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,026 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding,not blowint at present

the rubber boots on both front lower suspension ball joints are split, but no play in either of them at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust corroding,not blowint at present

the rubber boots on both front lower suspension ball joints are split, but no play in either of them at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,190 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,151 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

OSF FOG LAMP BROKEN, †BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED, †REAR EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,463 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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Y578 MET is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y578 MET, 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 MET registered?

Y578 MET is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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