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Y556 VNV

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 VNV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 97,270 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 97,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,292 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS WARPED

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,618 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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Y556 VNV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y556 VNV, 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 Y556 VNV registered?

Y556 VNV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y556 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 VNV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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