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Y331 VJS

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,743 mi
Last recorded136,743 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 VJS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 136,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,227 miles

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

surface corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,800 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 78,587 miles

COOLANT LEAK AT RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE SPIGOT. NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,587 miles

COOLANT LEAK AT RADIATOR BOTTOM HOSE SPIGOT. NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,060 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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Y331 VJS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y331 VJS, 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 Y331 VJS registered?

Y331 VJS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 August 2001.

Is Y331 VJS safe to buy?

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