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Y863 BAC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 BAC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 115,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 115,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 112,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 101,761 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,487 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,799 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,799 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,490 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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Y863 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y863 BAC, 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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Y863 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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