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Y79 ECV

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,013 mi
Last recorded121,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 ECV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,945 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,815 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,815 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,599 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,599 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,229 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 40,942 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 ECV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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What year was Y79 ECV registered?

Y79 ECV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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