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Y826 AEC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 AEC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,638 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REARMOST BUSHES SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND STARTING TO SPLIT

VEHICLE SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS FITTED MAKING SILL INSPECTION FOR CORROSION / DAMAGE NOT POSSIBLE

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,631 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REARMOST BUSHES SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND STARTING TO SPLIT

VEHICLE SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS FITTED MAKING SILL INSPECTION FOR CORROSION / DAMAGE NOT POSSIBLE

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 105,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 100,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 82,640 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 77,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking (ageing)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 77,760 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Hand brake cable outers broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracking (ageing)

Fail 5 May 2010 67,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 67,719 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 48,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake cable, outer cable cracked

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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Y826 AEC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y826 AEC, 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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What year was Y826 AEC registered?

Y826 AEC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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