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Y818 YKL

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,753 mi
Last recorded152,753 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 YKL
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 152,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 152,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 143,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,520 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Oct 2012 135,500 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers damp

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,867 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 126,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,897 miles

both front flexi brake hoses heavily perished

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear suspension sits low/weak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 106,840 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear suspension sits low/weak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 69,931 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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Y818 YKL is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y818 YKL, 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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Y818 YKL is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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