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Y656 BVC

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 141,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,185 miles

rear disc pads getting low

rear silencer end pipe starting to blow slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2011 100,125 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

o/side rear tyre getting low on tread

rear disc pads getting low

rear silencer end pipe starting to blow slightly

spare tyre split open rec / rep

Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,422 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 97,395 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf brake disc corroded inner face

osf brake disc severely corroded inner face

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wiper rubbers torn at ends

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,323 miles

rear bumper missing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear bumper missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 82,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,245 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,707 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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Y656 BVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y656 BVC, 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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Y656 BVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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