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Y398 VGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Yellow Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,999 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,787 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front lower arm bushs split complete.

Clutch heavy.

Front wipers judder and smear.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Ribbed belt splitting.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Airbag light on.

Both front lower arm bushs split complete.

Clutch heavy.

Front wipers judder and smear.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Oil leak

Ribbed belt splitting.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,694 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,764 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y398 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Yellow with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y398 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 Y398 VGJ registered?

Y398 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y398 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 VGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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