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Y143 VAY

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 VAY
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 112,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,789 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 109,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 105,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 99,861 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,398 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,999 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 80,999 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,310 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,236 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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Y143 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y143 VAY, 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 Y143 VAY registered?

Y143 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y143 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 VAY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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