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Y79 RLD

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,037 mi
Last recorded173,037 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 RLD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 173,037 miles

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres worn on outer edge

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

offside front ball joint gaiter deteriorated - strong advise

offside rear radius arm has slight play

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 157,454 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Front brake discs worn

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber weeping

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside front brake flexi hose perished **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge **STRONG ADVISE**

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front shock absorbers weeping

both rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

engine oil level low

front number plate has slight damage

nearside exterior mirror cover missing

nearside front outer track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorating + slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

offside front brake flexi hose perished

slight play in steering column top bearing

steering wheel outer cover in poor condition

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2012 141,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake flexi hose starting to perish

brake fluid level low - strong advise

engine oil level low

front number plate has slight damage

nearside exterior mirror cover missing

nearside front outer track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorating + slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

offside front brake flexi hose perished

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight play in steering column top bearing

steering wheel outer cover in poor condition

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,336 miles

Both front tyres slightly feathered on outer edges

Both rear tyres slightly feathered

Minor blow from rear silencer

Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent and damaged

Offside front brake flexi hose pereshed

Offside rear tyre pereshed

Oil dampness on engine

Rear pads worn low

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight bind on offside front wheel

Slight dampness on both front shock absorbers

Slight movement in nearside track rod end ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,336 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres slightly feathered on outer edges

Both rear tyres slightly feathered

Brake fluid level low

Brake warning light staying on

Minor blow from rear silencer

Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent and damaged

Offside front brake flexi hose pereshed

Offside rear tyre pereshed

Oil dampness on engine

Rear pads worn low

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight bind on offside front wheel

Slight dampness on both front shock absorbers

Slight movement in nearside track rod end ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,358 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside front tyre feathering on the inner edge and starting to wear

Offside front brake flexi hose perished **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathering on both edges and slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 114,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside front tyre feathering on the inner edge and starting to wear

Offside front brake flexi hose perished **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathering on both edges and slightly perished

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

ns mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Oct 2009 97,969 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

ns mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside front rim

Fail 9 Oct 2008 80,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside front rim

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Sep 2007 73,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,669 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 64,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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 RLD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RLD, 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 RLD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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