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Y42 VBP

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,498 mi
Last recorded134,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 VBP
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 134,498 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 134,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,972 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 127,972 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 121,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 116,452 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 116,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 99,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 73,118 miles

exhaust centre pipe rusty at rear flange joint

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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Y42 VBP is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y42 VBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y42 VBP registered?

Y42 VBP is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y42 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y42 VBP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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