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Y836 STP

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,451 mi
Last recorded163,451 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 STP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2013 163,451 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both dip beam outputs are slightly reduced and beam patterns are poor.

Drivers seat loose on its fittings, but not insecure.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre is worn unevenly on its inner edge.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm has very little movement.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,377 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

oil dipstick tube insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2012 153,346 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

o/s rear brake slightly binding

oil dipstick tube insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 142,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 142,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 127,282 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bands on outer edge

o/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f strut has light misting of oil

signs of o/s/r tyre been rubbing on wheel arch liner

Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 109,376 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 98,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,781 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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Y836 STP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y836 STP, 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 Y836 STP registered?

Y836 STP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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