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Y257 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,751 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 83,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 82,327 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 82,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 81,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 80,415 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,605 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate

Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearsde front tyre close to wear bar

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,406 miles

engine oil leak

outer cover of handbrake cable surface corroded

rear silencer joint surface corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,939 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 42,939 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y257 VBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y257 VBD?

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What year was Y257 VBD registered?

Y257 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y257 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 VBD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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