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Y79 GNP

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,124 mi
Last recorded163,124 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 163,124 miles

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Fail 25 Jun 2014 163,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 147,351 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 147,351 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 136,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 118,422 miles

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

damage to ns front bumper and ns headlamp mountings

ns front outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to ns front bumper and ns headlamp mountings

ns front outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 103,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

blow from rear to mid joint

both front shocks damp

nearside of front bumper cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,618 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,618 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses very slightly perished

both front shocks damp

nearside rear park brake cable outer sleeve split

offside front cv boot weaping grease

rear exhaust rusty

rear wiper blade split and smeary

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,443 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GNP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y79 GNP, 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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Y79 GNP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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