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Y783 HCX

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 HCX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 145,112 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front A.B.S ring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 145,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe connection to flex pipe connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front A.B.S ring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front suspension low

Fail 11 Jul 2024 142,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to leak and EML may effect the emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on dash ( vehicle pre 01/070/2003 )

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing in more than one place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside handbrake cable not fitted in bracket

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front suspension low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 140,556 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer rusted and corroded .

front end of vehicle low .

Fail 17 Jul 2023 140,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer rusted and corroded .

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front end of vehicle low .

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see how thin due to lack of room through wheels. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 138,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot see how thin due to lack of room through wheels. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 135,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 130,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,118 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

corrosion to rear exhaust back box

exhaust back box rattling

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,368 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 7 Mar 2016 122,368 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,993 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,977 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Feb 2014 117,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 113,374 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,411 miles

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

Oil leak

engine manegment lighton

Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010

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

engine management light on slight plai n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,946 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 66,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,536 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y783 HCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y783 HCX, 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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Y783 HCX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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