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Y401 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,901 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,807 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,262 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,528 miles

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

oil over steering rack

slight damp patch nearside front shocker

Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

oil over steering rack

slight damp patch nearside front shocker

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,349 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,529 miles

centre to rear exhaust box joint rusty

slight damp patch near side front shocker

tested in wet

Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust box joint rusty

slight damp patch near side front shocker

tested in wet

Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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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Y401 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y401 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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What year was Y401 VBD registered?

Y401 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y401 VBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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