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Y342 VCS

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 VCS
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 54,878 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 54,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 52,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 49,510 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,240 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 34,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 18,366 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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Y342 VCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y342 VCS, 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 Y342 VCS registered?

Y342 VCS is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y342 VCS safe to buy?

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