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Y273 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,602 mi
Last recorded113,602 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 113,602 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

engine management light stays on

fuel filter loose

offside wiper blade rubber in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted

spare wheel and carrier loose

Fail 17 Aug 2013 113,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

engine management light stays on

fuel filter loose

offside wiper blade rubber in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted

spare wheel and carrier loose

Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,034 miles

ADVISE Front disc's lipped

ADVISE N/S and O/S front wipers split slightly

ADVISE front brake pads worn low

ADVISE surface rust around servo not holed

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 105,003 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are split

both rear tyres perishing

malfunction indicator light is on

nearside front fog lamp not working

possible fluid leak from offside rear brake drum

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,179 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,881 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 40,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,796 miles

Offside 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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Y273 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y273 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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Y273 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y273 VBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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