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Y796 AVG

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,178 mi
Last recorded110,178 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 AVG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake actuator (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake actuator (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,524 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns @ os handbrake cables outer casing corroded

temp gauge going high when doing emsision test

Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,172 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,172 miles

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 81,847 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 81,822 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake pads low

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

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

only one jet working on n/s ando/s washers

Pass 21 May 2010 77,961 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s washer poor

Fail 20 May 2010 77,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s washer poor

Pass 9 May 2009 73,718 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 8 May 2009 73,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,096 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,499 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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Y796 AVG is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y796 AVG, 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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Y796 AVG is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y796 AVG safe to buy?

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