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Y214 VSU

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 VSU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 111,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,051 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

nearside bonnet hinge broken

nearside front cv joint noisy

Fail 16 Dec 2010 105,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside bonnet hinge broken

nearside front cv joint noisy

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,537 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 43,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 44,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y214 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y214 VSU, 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 Y214 VSU registered?

Y214 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y214 VSU safe to buy?

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