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Y265 JVJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 JVJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,943 miles

offside front brake disc is scored

offside rear brake hose perished

rear tyre treads are low on edges and offside rear has a nail in

Fail 6 Apr 2017 137,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out completely metal on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc is scored

offside rear brake hose perished

rear tyre treads are low on edges and offside rear has a nail in

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,567 miles

both rear tyre treads are worn unevenly low on inner edges

brake fluid is low - offside front brake pads are low, front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge - recommend replacing asap

offside rear brake hose is slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2016 131,567 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

both rear tyre treads are worn unevenly low on inner edges

brake fluid is low - offside front brake pads are low, front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge - recommend replacing asap

offside rear brake hose is slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,055 miles

both the rear flexible brake hoses are becoming perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,890 miles

center exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2014 117,975 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,019 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,106 miles

brake fluid level is low

front disc pads are low

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,183 miles

front wishbone rear bushes are becoming split and weak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 92,183 miles

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

front wishbone rear bushes are becoming split and weak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,786 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2010 82,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on the outside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,081 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,943 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 58,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all four tyres approaching the wear bars

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,858 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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Y265 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue 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 Y265 JVJ, 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 Y265 JVJ registered?

Y265 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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