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Y81 OBN

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,900 mi
Last recorded139,900 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 OBN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,900 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 139,899 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 123,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,006 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 106,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,672 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 66,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 59,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 54,876 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 48,736 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,322 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,681 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,379 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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Y81 OBN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y81 OBN, 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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Y81 OBN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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