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Y452 VJC

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 VJC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner rack has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 101,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner rack has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner rack has slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 90,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake hoses slightly ditterated

n/s front tyre has slight cut to inner side wall

Pass 27 May 2014 82,943 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 75,459 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords

Fail 22 May 2013 75,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords

Pass 8 May 2012 72,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,133 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,239 miles

o/s/r tyre outter wall cracking both front struts damp

Pass 12 May 2009 55,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 55,691 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,417 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,897 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 38,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 38,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

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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Y452 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y452 VJC, 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 Y452 VJC registered?

Y452 VJC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y452 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 VJC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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