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Y257 GVC

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,169 mi
Last recorded59,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 GVC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 59,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,811 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,811 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,317 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,664 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jun 2011 41,664 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,351 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 38,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,787 miles

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

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre worn

outer sidewall of offside front tyre worn

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,787 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre worn

outer sidewall of offside front tyre worn

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,437 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,558 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,115 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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Y257 GVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y257 GVC, 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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Y257 GVC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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