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2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 BGC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 161,697 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cooling fan noisy

front wishbone bushes worn

n/s door check strap broken

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f suspension

upper brake light has some bulbs not illuminating

Fail 3 Aug 2011 161,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cooling fans noisy

front wishbone bushes worn

n/s door check strap broken

slight play in o/s/f suspension

upper brake light has some bulbs not working

Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,804 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear limit

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,087 miles

centre brake light poor

front discs worn

front suspension soft

front tyres low

front wishbone bushes perished

o/s/r tyre low

rear pads low

slight blow on exhaust + corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light poor

front discs worn

front suspension soft

front tyres low

front wishbone bushes perished

o/s/r tyre low

rear pads low

slight blow on exhaust + corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,728 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2008 109,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/f pads low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,439 miles

n/s aim poor

r pads low

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,389 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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Y728 BGC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol 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 Y728 BGC, 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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Y728 BGC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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