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Y396 VGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Yellow Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,523 miles

Exhaust middle to rear "joint", little blow

Exhaust system,light rust corrosion

N/S/F brake,lightly binding on u/l?

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 119,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust in bad condition

slight play in o/s/f drop link

under tray loose

Pass 1 May 2013 115,769 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,968 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,358 miles

both hand brake cables insecure

front andrear discs worn rear getting thin

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,650 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 82,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,965 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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Y396 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Yellow with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y396 VGJ, 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 Y396 VGJ registered?

Y396 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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