MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front condision number plate
Offside Front slight play steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front condision number plate
Offside Front slight play steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear attachment bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear attachment bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside 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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air beg light stays on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
air beg light stays on
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?
Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.
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Y279 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y279 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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Y279 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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