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Y608 HCX

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 HCX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 123,332 miles

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Fail 4 May 2018 123,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Pass 5 May 2017 111,375 miles

Front both front tyres cracked on the inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,980 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both front tyres cracked on the inner edges

Offside Rear poor puncture repair on the tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,149 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,149 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,665 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,778 miles

nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge but has raised tread so complies to mot regs

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,848 miles

O/S/R Binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,237 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,237 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,447 miles

Cracks in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,447 miles

Cracks in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,989 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 34,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre presure low

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,073 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge 1.8mm testable area

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge 1.6mm in the testable area

rear pads approx 70%

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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Y608 HCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y608 HCX, 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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Y608 HCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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