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Y685 ORF

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 ORF
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box baffles loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Just passed emissions on CO reading on fast idle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan have surface corrosion. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML light illuminated

Exhaust back box baffles loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Just passed emissions on CO reading on fast idle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan have surface corrosion. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan have surface corrosion. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroding heavily. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on inner edge and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/splitting on inner sidewall. No cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside ans nearside deteriorated/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan have surface corrosion. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 47,392 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroding heavily. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on inner edge and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/splitting on inner sidewall. No cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside ans nearside deteriorated/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floorpan have surface corrosion. Outer sill covers fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,286 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded/all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 43,254 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter support bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lips showing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror body pivot repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded/all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and front to rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror body damaged. Repaired by means of tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (3.4 (b) (i))

inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake, binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake, binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,422 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,765 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 30,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,376 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,376 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,040 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 18,616 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,146 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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Y685 ORF is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y685 ORF, 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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Y685 ORF is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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