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Y688 PEV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 PEV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,146 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 112,146 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,131 miles

Indicator switch faulty worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat has movement

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,248 miles

drivers seat base has movement

Fail 8 Feb 2024 106,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

drivers seat base has movement

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 99,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,384 miles

drivers seat slight movement

Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat slight movement

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,531 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,531 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,124 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,538 miles

HANDBRAKE AT LIMIT OF ADJUSTMENT

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER INNER BAFFLES LOOSE

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,080 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,443 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,379 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,379 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,800 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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Y688 PEV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y688 PEV, 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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Y688 PEV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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