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Y516 VDX

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,747 mi
Last recorded146,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 VDX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,747 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts in side wall ok at time of test

Pass 22 May 2015 141,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2015 141,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,195 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 127,180 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 118,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 110,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 88,598 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 88,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 71,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,674 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y516 VDX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 Y516 VDX, 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 Y516 VDX registered?

Y516 VDX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y516 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 VDX 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.

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