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Y439 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,315 miles

both outer cv boots, small inner clip broken, move on drive shaft slightly

exhaust centre pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe (at rear by clip) slightly corroded

o/s mirror slightly loose, been taped on

o/s/r brake pipe (flexi to cylinder) slightly corroded

o/s/r lamp broken, not showing white light

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge (raised tread)

offside front tyre been swoped with spare wheel rubber cracking badly and low

oil leak

rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2014 98,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer cv boots, small inner clip broken, move on drive shaft slightly

exhaust centre pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe (at rear by clip) slightly corroded

o/s mirror slightly loose, been taped on

o/s/r brake pipe (flexi to cylinder) slightly corroded

o/s/r lamp broken, not showing white light

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge (raised tread)

oil leak

rear tyres cracked

spare tyre low on pressure/flat and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,734 miles

both hand brake cables outer casing split, n/s sticking?

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

front brake pads low, o/s inner and outer pads close to limit, inner face of disc unevenly worn

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/r brake sticking/binding

n/s/r fog light dim, wrong bulb?

o/s mirror slightly loose, been taped up

o/s side repeater pale

o/s/r tyre low inner edge, close to limit (raised tread)

rear indicators slightly pale

rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak

spare tyre cracked and low on pressure

Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both hand brake cables outer casing split, n/s sticking?

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

front brake pads low, o/s inner and outer pads close to limit, inner face of disc unevenly worn

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/r brake sticking/binding

n/s/r fog light dim, wrong bulb?

o/s mirror slightly loose, been taped up

o/s side repeater pale

o/s/r tyre low inner edge, close to limit (raised tread)

rear indicators slightly pale

rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak

spare tyre cracked and low on pressure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,739 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded.

coolings fans not operating. engine stop light came on.

o/s of windscreen marked by wiper blade. vision not obscured.

observations only - plastic sill covers fitted, full wheel arch liners at rear and partial liners at front.

slight bind on n/s/r brake after handbrake applied. n/s outer cable damaged.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,738 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded.

coolings fans not operating. engine stop light came on.

o/s of windscreen marked by wiper blade. vision not obscured.

observations only - plastic sill covers fitted, full wheel arch liners at rear and partial liners at front.

slight bind on n/s/r brake after handbrake applied. n/s outer cable damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,477 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

n/s outer cv boot inner clip is loose and has some grease loss

n/s parking brake cable outer sheath deteriorating

n/s washer jet inoperative, but o/s provides sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,809 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,413 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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 56,413 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)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,873 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,174 miles

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

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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Y439 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red 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 Y439 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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Y439 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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