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Y861 EAU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 EAU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,260 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 128,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,155 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,183 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 105,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 105,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 101,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,321 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre brake lights not working

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,240 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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Y861 EAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y861 EAU, 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 Y861 EAU registered?

Y861 EAU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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