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Y425 VGJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 VGJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,868 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,209 miles

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

Oil leak

advise handbrake adjustment

front bumper has damage: no sharp edges present

nsr door check strap loose but not insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 81,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp has 2 of 5 bulbs not working (over 50% of lamp source is working)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,175 miles

centre stop lamp has 2 of 5 bulbs not working (over 50% of lamp source is working)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,820 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,125 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front droplink gator spit.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,587 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,587 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,118 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,167 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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Y425 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y425 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 Y425 VGJ registered?

Y425 VGJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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