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Y588 VVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,774 mi
Last recorded16,774 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 VVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,454 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,481 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 14,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 12,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,486 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 11,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,235 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2008 8,235 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hand brake cable's outer cases started to split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 49,512 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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Y588 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 Y588 VVV, 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 Y588 VVV registered?

Y588 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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