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Y431 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 69,222 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

Fail 13 May 2010 69,222 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 May 2009 62,382 miles

hole in n/s c.v boot

hole in o/s c.v boot

n/s/f inner c.v boot adrift

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2009 62,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hole in n/s c.v boot

hole in o/s c.v boot

n/s/f inner c.v boot adrift

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,579 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,799 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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Y431 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 Y431 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y431 VBD registered?

Y431 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y431 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 VBD 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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