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Y278 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2013 59,806 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,618 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,781 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2009 38,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,224 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,650 miles

n/s/r brake binding on slighty . †n/s/r handd brake cable swollen .

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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Y278 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y278 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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What year was Y278 VBD registered?

Y278 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y278 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 VBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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