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Y268 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 119,630 miles

N/S/ BONNET HINDGE IS DAMAGED

Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,630 miles

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

N/S/ BONNET HINDGE IS DAMAGED

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,629 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS IS LIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE FRONT INNER WINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,629 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS IS LIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

THE FRONT INNER WINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

brake fluid level is low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 116,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper split

o/s handbrake outer casing on cable split

o/s rear tyre both sidewalls cracked & edge of tread cracking

wear in o/s rear radius arm

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 104,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 94,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 82,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,899 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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Y268 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y268 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.

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Y268 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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