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Y598 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015

Both front tyres worn outer edges

EML illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015

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)

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

Both front tyres worn outer edges

EML illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2014

EML illuminated

Fornt registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014

EML illuminated

Fornt registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 78,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 78,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012

Oil leak

rear suspension rather stiff

Fail 23 Mar 2012

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear suspension rather stiff

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,325 miles

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

Oil leak

both c.v. gaiters loose on drive shafts

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,481 miles

nearside rear and front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,427 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 56,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,606 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y598 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y598 VBD, 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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Y598 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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