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Y459 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,175 miles

Near side rear tyre perished.

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 93,175 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side rear tyre perished.

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,690 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,682 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,697 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,445 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,113 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,019 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 50,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,517 miles

n/s parkbrake cable outer cracked and sticking

rear tyres perished

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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Y459 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y459 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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What year was Y459 VBD registered?

Y459 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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