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Y856 MHU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

203,021 mi
Last recorded203,021 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 MHU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 203,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on both shoulders and starting to perish and crack slightly.

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

oil leak offside front

Fail 7 Aug 2023 203,021 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split to excess (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside cover lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on both shoulders and starting to perish and crack slightly.

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

oil leak offside front

Pass 16 Aug 2022 196,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged small 'nick' on edge of webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of car (4.4.3 (a))

Very slight play in steering rack offside inner joint.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 189,185 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush.

Pass 15 Aug 2020 182,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 174,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides of car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2019 174,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2018 165,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 155,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 142,926 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 132,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 124,652 miles

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

Nearside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 124,642 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,390 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,321 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,259 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,259 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,727 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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Y856 MHU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y856 MHU, 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 Y856 MHU registered?

Y856 MHU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y856 MHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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