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Y459 VVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,953 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake has low effort inspection strongly advised

tracking check advised with new tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2012 128,953 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake has low effort inspection strongly advised

tracking check advised with new tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,284 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 111,773 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 111,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 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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What year was Y459 VVV registered?

Y459 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y459 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 VVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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