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Y453 JVJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 JVJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015
Fail 27 Jan 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 147,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 14 May 2013 143,824 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 May 2013 143,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 134,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 104,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010
Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,973 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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Y453 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 Y453 JVJ, 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 Y453 JVJ registered?

Y453 JVJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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