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Y738 JAA

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 JAA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,579 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 78,737 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Fail 18 May 2018 78,736 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Inner Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel cover removed prior to test

Pass 11 May 2017 76,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

handbrake cables cracking

nsr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 76,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cables cracking

nsr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 73,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning light on dash

Pass 19 May 2015 70,145 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 67,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,704 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,982 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2011 58,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 58,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 53,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 49,514 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 49,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2007 40,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,940 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y738 JAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y738 JAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y738 JAA?

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What year was Y738 JAA registered?

Y738 JAA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y738 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 JAA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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