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Y608 XGC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 XGC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,074 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,271 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension p bushes are deteriorated!

o/s front crank shaft oil seal is leaking oil,advise prompt attention!

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 55,333 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil filler cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,322 miles

center exhaust box split

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center exhaust box split

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 31,284 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front brake imbalance21% limit 25%

unable to check door sills correctly due to plasic sill covers fitted

wear edges both front tyres 185/65/14/t

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,284 miles

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

front brake imbalance21% limit 25%

unable to check door sills correctly due to plasic sill covers fitted

wear edges both front tyres 185/65/14/t

Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,916 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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Y608 XGC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XGC, 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 Y608 XGC registered?

Y608 XGC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y608 XGC safe to buy?

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