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Y148 VAY

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 VAY
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,229 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,286 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,286 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,120 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,506 miles

Both front tyres perished/split and worn

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,248 miles

Front tyres perished and worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,165 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are starting to wear low on outer surfaces of tread

exhaust rear box is in slightly poor corroded condition

rear wiper blade is badly split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,961 miles

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)

Rear silencer exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear silencer exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,325 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,161 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 18,161 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,411 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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Y148 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y148 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 Y148 VAY registered?

Y148 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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