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Y778 CAG

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 CAG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 123,434 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 10 Apr 2012 110,527 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 110,527 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,102 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 99,099 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,738 miles

front wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing. park brake outer cables covers split. both front shockabsorbers damp. nearside front mud flap insecure. both rear tyres nailed. nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven tread wear

rear wiper blade split. damage to nearside of front bumper. both front brake flex hoses rubber cracking. engine oil leaks. offside rear tyre low pressure

Fail 26 Aug 2009 82,733 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front wishbone rear mounting bushes perishing. park brake outer cables covers split. both front shockabsorbers damp. nearside front mud flap insecure. both rear tyres nailed. nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven tread wear

rear wiper blade split. damage to nearside of front bumper. both front brake flex hoses rubber cracking. engine oil leaks. offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,328 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,975 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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Y778 CAG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y778 CAG, 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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Y778 CAG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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