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Y238 VEN

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,901 mi
Last recorded103,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 VEN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,901 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high want adjust (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,177 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,054 miles

o/s/f wheel is slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 99,054 miles

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

o/s/f wheel is slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,842 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,761 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 53,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 5 May 2007 45,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 37,978 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2005 29,689 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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Y238 VEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y238 VEN, 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 Y238 VEN registered?

Y238 VEN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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