CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y486 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,421 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,068 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE TO WHEEL CYLINDER IS COATED UNABLE TO ASSESS CONDITION

POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE (SWELLING OF CONDUIT)

SILL COVERDS FITTERD UNABLE TO ASSESS PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,130 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE (SWELLING OF CONDUIT)

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light is lit

both front brake disc inner faces are corroded(pads look low)

brake servo area is corroded(cant define mounting point)

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,161 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,866 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
Full Peugeot 306 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y486 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y486 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y486 VBD?

You can check the full history of Y486 VBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y486 VBD registered?

Y486 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y486 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 VBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y486 VBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y486 VBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.