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Y78 SAR

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 SAR
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 95,352 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 95,351 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 91,218 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,325 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,325 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,838 miles

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

poor idle

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,892 miles

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

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

N/S headlight bracket broken but light still secure

Oil leak

vehicle very dirty to examine inside and out

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2010 80,763 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger seat bit floopy

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,105 miles

Drivers seat frame worn and slightly loose.

Exhaust manifold is cracked and has a slight leak of exhasut gasses.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper is split.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 77,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat frame worn and slightly loose.

Exhaust manifold is cracked and has a slight leak of exhasut gasses.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper is split.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,433 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 72,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 60,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,408 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre line stop lamp not working.

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,547 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 45,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 SAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y78 SAR, 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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What year was Y78 SAR registered?

Y78 SAR is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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