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Y838 EAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 EAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear spare tyre bracket corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 168,996 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 162,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 156,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 140,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s rear tyre perrishing on side wall

Pass 6 May 2011 133,416 miles

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

slight surface damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 6 May 2011 133,416 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

slight surface damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,508 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 125,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 113,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 87,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 76,145 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner eage

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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Y838 EAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y838 EAC, 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 Y838 EAC registered?

Y838 EAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y838 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 EAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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