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Y78 ECV

2001 Peugeot 306

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,966 mi
Last recorded190,966 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 ECV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 190,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 190,959 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 180,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 180,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 162,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Nearside bulk head corroded under bonnet

Offside Front Inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2022 162,709 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Nearside bulk head corroded under bonnet

Offside Front Inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,337 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 133,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,292 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,267 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,267 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,869 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)

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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Y78 ECV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y78 ECV, 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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Y78 ECV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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