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Y388 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,683 mi
Last recorded57,683 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,952 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 46,952 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,896 miles

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,892 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in nsr tyre,both rear tyres perishing slightly

nsf windscreen wiper smearing/washer aim poor

plastic trims on sills limited view

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,982 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,981 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery in poor condition

both rear tyres perishing slightly

nsr brake binding just acceptable recommend attention

Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,136 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp patterns poor.

both outer siil covered with plastic trims.

front brake pads seem low.

n/s/rear brake binding slightly.

rear brake balance poor.

wipers smearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,624 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 32,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 11 Jul 2008 31,032 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp.

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

rear exhaust joint badly corroded recomend attension.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nsr brake binding slightly

washers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,688 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust joint corroded

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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Y388 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y388 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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Y388 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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