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Y78 MBU

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 MBU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,848 miles

Front o/s and n/s sidelights slightly dim

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

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

Nearside Front under arch cover slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly and tread starting to perish on outer edge

cooling fan noisy in operation

Fail 29 Mar 2018 135,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front o/s and n/s sidelights slightly dim

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

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

Nearside Front under arch cover slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly and tread starting to perish on outer edge

cooling fan noisy in operation

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,339 miles

Front o/s and n/s position lights slightly dim

clamp insecure but battery unable to fall

cooling fans noisy in operation

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,338 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front o/s and n/s position lights slightly dim

clamp insecure but battery unable to fall

cooling fans noisy in operation

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,614 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal stiff in operation

cooling fan noisy in operation

engine management light on

slight oil leak on engine

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure pinch bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal stiff in operation

cooling fan noisy in operation

engine management light on

slight oil leak on engine

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 119,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,254 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,040 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are cracking and starting to deteroiate 195/55/15/85h

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,530 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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Y78 MBU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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