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Y79 DDE

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 DDE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 122,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 122,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,888 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 107,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2015 97,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,442 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,442 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,037 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2008 63,037 miles

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

rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,137 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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Y79 DDE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y79 DDE, 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 Y79 DDE registered?

Y79 DDE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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