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Y79 ESC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 ESC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,866 miles

slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 63,932 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 63,860 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f wiper blade split but still crearing screen

small pin prick hole in n/s/f c/v gaiter

Fail 12 Jan 2007 63,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,593 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 ESC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ESC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y79 ESC?

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What year was Y79 ESC registered?

Y79 ESC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y79 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 ESC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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