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Y163 VCS

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 VCS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 75,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 47,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 41,469 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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Y163 VCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y163 VCS, 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 Y163 VCS registered?

Y163 VCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y163 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 VCS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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