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Y337 VSU

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 VSU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 118,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mil lamp

Fail 20 Sep 2023 118,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

mil lamp

Pass 5 Sep 2022 115,645 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 115,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 112,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,178 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 111,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracking 195/50x15

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,620 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r tyre cracking 195/50x15

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,371 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,371 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,615 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,989 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both front inner (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,940 miles

offside front inner face of brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,101 miles

inner face of front brake disc slightly rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2013 89,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner face of front brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,464 miles

both front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,781 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs inner surface

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,155 miles

Both rear brakes binding on very slightly.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 60,103 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y337 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y337 VSU, 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 Y337 VSU registered?

Y337 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y337 VSU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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