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Y303 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,399 mi
Last recorded111,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,399 miles

Near side mirror glass slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,307 miles

Battery loose. Slight leak on power steering pipe.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 108,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Battery loose. Slight leak on power steering pipe.

Cv gaiters insecure but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,432 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,385 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 89,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 89,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,763 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front shocker slight fluid leak

nail in o/s/r tyre edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,024 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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Y303 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y303 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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Y303 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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