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Y596 XBU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 XBU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,301 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,585 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded at side of fuel tank.

Front Brake discs worn and corroded.

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

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 9 Jun 2014 51,854 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Misting at both front shock absorbers.

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

Offside front wheel bearing has a slightly rough and noisey opperation.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,853 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Misting at both front shock absorbers.

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

Offside front wheel bearing has a slightly rough and noisey opperation.

Pass 31 May 2013 46,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,826 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 19,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 14,484 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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Y596 XBU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y596 XBU, 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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Y596 XBU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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