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Y709 GNU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,339 mi
Last recorded45,339 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 GNU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,339 miles

Outer Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

many lights lit below bumper advise not for road use

rear number plate bulbs red

Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,290 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Outer Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

many lights lit below bumper advise not for road use

rear number plate bulbs red

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 May 2008 37,950 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front lamps on bumper not showing white light

offside abs ring loose on drive shaft

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,377 miles

front pads quite low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,289 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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Y709 GNU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y709 GNU, 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 Y709 GNU registered?

Y709 GNU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y709 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y709 GNU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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