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V162 KYG

2000 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Peugeot 30687,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 KYG
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,499 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

unable to clearly see front/rear brake pads (trims fitted)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,499 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

unable to clearly see front/rear brake pads (trims fitted)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 92,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,997 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on outside edge

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,575 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,737 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,864 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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V162 KYG is a 2000 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,878 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 V162 KYG, 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 26 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V162 KYG is a 2000 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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