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Y524 VGA

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,635 mi
Last recorded134,635 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 VGA
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,635 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 128,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 123,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 123,109 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,770 miles

auxilliary drive belt splitting

nearside rear parking brake cable chafed

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Fail 9 Jul 2010 105,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

auxilliary drive belt splitting

nearside rear parking brake cable chafed

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 65,090 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
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Y524 VGA is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y524 VGA, 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 Y524 VGA registered?

Y524 VGA is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y524 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 VGA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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