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Y561 VSU

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 VSU
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,766 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake discs slightly cororded

engine light on dash

front exhaust bracket broken off

oil sump cororded

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,136 miles

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

both centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,961 miles

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)

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,691 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

cracking on treads of both rear tyres

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,367 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,754 miles

exhaust front pipe flange leaking slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2009 47,754 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe flange leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,297 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,297 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,134 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,640 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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Y561 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y561 VSU, 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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Y561 VSU is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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