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Y721 OAB

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,853 mi
Last recorded145,853 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 OAB
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,853 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 122,589 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,786 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 114,786 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 107,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 107,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,479 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,523 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,950 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 61,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,058 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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Y721 OAB is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y721 OAB, 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 Y721 OAB registered?

Y721 OAB is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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