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Y685 WGN

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 WGN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 130,142 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2010 127,380 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 127,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,291 miles

bonnet hinge broken

Fail 10 Aug 2009 127,291 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

bonnet hinge broken

Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,412 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 123,402 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,965 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 114,943 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake imbalance higher than normal,o/s/f binding slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 114,931 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine management light on

rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 105,664 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

air conditioning not working

nearside rear mudflap insecure

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 WGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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