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Y588 MET

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 MET
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,087 miles

offside front wishbone has slight play in front bush

Fail 18 Feb 2017 131,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 126,928 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

knock on front suspension-no apparent wear in components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 119,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

knock on front suspension-no apparent wear in components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 119,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2014 105,176 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 105,173 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 97,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 60,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,168 miles

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

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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Y588 MET is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y588 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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Y588 MET is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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