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Y297 VGD

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 VGD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014
Fail 4 Oct 2014 27,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

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

engine oil leak

number plate lights dim

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,652 miles

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

odo pixels missing

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 110,104 miles

Baffles in rear exhaust box broken up

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2009 104,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 82,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,739 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,739 miles

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

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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Y297 VGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y297 VGD, 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 Y297 VGD registered?

Y297 VGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y297 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 VGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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