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Y579 PLF

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 PLF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,391 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 121,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 119,224 miles

Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear no plate damage

pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake only just within limits

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,802 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 112,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 110,084 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 110,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,148 miles

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 11 May 2015 100,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 96,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,091 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 88,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 88,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 81,005 miles

advise front discs worn and corroded

advise front pads getting worn

advise rear discs getting corroded worse inside edge

advise small cuts in the tyres

strong advise front shocks worn

strong advise n/s/r flexi brake hose perished

Fail 11 May 2012 80,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front discs worn and corroded

advise front pads getting worn

advise rear discs getting corroded worse inside edge

advise small cuts in the tyres

strong advise front shocks worn

strong advise n/s/r flexi brake hose perished

Pass 23 May 2011 74,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 74,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2010 67,089 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 59,425 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 53,405 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 53,405 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 46,849 miles

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

Front number plate very poor. Just legible for MOT

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 46,849 miles

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

Front number plate very poor. Just legible for MOT

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 39,764 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2005 32,490 miles

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

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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Y579 PLF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y579 PLF, 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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Y579 PLF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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