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Y526 VBE

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,847 mi
Last recorded156,847 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 VBE
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 156,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 148,562 miles

exhaust corroded and knocking slightly

front tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2014 140,741 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 140,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,665 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,806 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 123,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,795 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded , drivers door check strap missing.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 113,795 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded , drivers door check strap missing.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,983 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,415 miles

both front s/absorbers misty ok yet

o/s/r tyre worn low and tread cracking and side walls perishing

scratch marks on screen

slight blow from centre joint to rear silencer

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,415 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front s/absorbers misty ok yet

o/s/r tyre worn low and tread cracking and side walls perishing

scratch marks on screen

slight blow from centre joint to rear silencer

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,942 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,710 miles

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

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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Y526 VBE is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y526 VBE, 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

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What year was Y526 VBE registered?

Y526 VBE is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y526 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 VBE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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