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Y457 VVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 VVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 89,306 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,261 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 87,685 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / spliting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens has water inside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking / spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,399 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small boot clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal contact (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small boot clip not holding (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,736 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,736 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,192 miles

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

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

slight oil leek from drive shaft seal

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are perished

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,685 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,039 miles

spare tyre is worn close to the legal limit on its outside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,667 miles

off side front tyre is worn on outer edge.

all tyres missing valve caps.

bolts on battery tray loose.

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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Y457 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y457 VVV, 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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Y457 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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