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Y404 VGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,015 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,581 miles

Nearside Front section of bumper loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 91,581 miles

Nearside Front section of bumper loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,592 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lens cracked and reflector lose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,742 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre damaged/low pressure

Oil leak

Rear Tyres heavily perished/out of shape inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle function impaired (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery loose

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre damaged/low pressure

Oil leak

Rear Tyres heavily perished/out of shape inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,535 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 68,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,332 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,589 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front registration plate cracked

n.s. wiper slight smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,222 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres excessively cracked outer edges and slight cracking centre of tyre

handbrake lever slight side play also travel high

n.s headlamp slight loose

o.s.f brake hose slight cracked

o.s.f tyre slight buldge outer sidewall

o.s.r direction light slight function impaired

o.s.r position lamp has water in it also has temporary repair

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,641 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,539 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)

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

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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Y404 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y404 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 Y404 VGJ registered?

Y404 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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