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Y261 VDS

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

122,547 mi
Last recorded122,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 VDS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 122,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 119,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 113,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 101,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 91,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

front wheel arch covered in sealer limiting inspection

Pass 15 May 2021 81,092 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 80,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 80,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 70,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 63,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,690 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,569 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,066 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y261 VDS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y261 VDS, 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 Y261 VDS registered?

Y261 VDS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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