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Y518 VGD

2001 Peugeot 306

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 VGD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 135,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,571 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 104,042 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f abs sensor bolt poss.loose & wire adrift

o/s cv gaiter clip loose(new gaiter)

recheck o/s/f top mount bolts for security on reg.basis(due to bolts being loose)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,042 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f abs sensor bolt poss.loose & wire adrift

o/s cv gaiter clip loose(new gaiter)

recheck o/s/f top mount bolts for security on reg.basis(due to bolts being loose)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,728 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nsf seat slightley loose childs seat fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,153 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,048 miles

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

slight corrosion brake pipes under clips

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag lamp is on.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,277 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag lamp is on.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,876 miles

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

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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Y518 VGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y518 VGD, 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 Y518 VGD registered?

Y518 VGD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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