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Y603 DCL

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 DCL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 139,652 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management fault light on

rear reg lights lens covers missing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 139,610 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management fault light on

rear reg lights lens covers missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 135,526 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

power steering pump noisey

windscreen has light scratches o/s

Pass 6 Feb 2013 130,960 miles

engine management light on

light marks on windscreen

power steering pump noisey

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

engine management light on

light marks on windscreen

power steering pump noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,948 miles

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

O/S/R lamp lens repaired with tape

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

bonnet hinge broken n/s

bonnet saftey catch faulty

both registration lamp lens missing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 125,863 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R lamp lens repaired with tape

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

bonnet hinge broken n/s

bonnet saftey catch faulty

both registration lamp lens missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wipers poor

Fail 31 Jan 2011 121,474 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2010 116,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 115,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 108,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,699 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2008 99,618 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,142 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 64,326 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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Y603 DCL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y603 DCL, 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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Y603 DCL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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