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Y598 TVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,941 mi
Last recorded137,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 TVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 137,941 miles

Front pads low

NSF CV boot weeping grease

NSR tyre worn heavily on edge

Oil leak

Slight play in OSF ball joint

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 19 Jan 2016 137,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Front pads low

NSF CV boot weeping grease

NSR tyre worn heavily on edge

Oil leak

Slight play in OSF ball joint

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,187 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 117,184 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 115,682 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 115,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,982 miles

oil leak on engine

rear wiper deteriorated

slight dampness on o/s/f shock

Fail 16 Jun 2011 106,980 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak on engine

rear wiper deteriorated

slight dampness on o/s/f shock

Fail 19 May 2010 94,091 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2010 94,091 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,504 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,701 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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Y598 TVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y598 TVV, 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 Y598 TVV registered?

Y598 TVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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