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Y608 VCT

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 VCT
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 85,787 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front windows not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake 17% near limit

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,289 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake 17% near limit

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,834 miles

Nearside Front 195/55r15 tyre cut on outer wall

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

handbrake 17% near limit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,969 miles

brakes rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,922 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jul 2014 62,920 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil on min

rear wiper blade split

tyres 195/55r15 both front bald on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sills covered

Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

sills covered

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic coers on outer sills

Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,617 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

plastic coers on outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,823 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,823 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,883 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,883 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,367 miles

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

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

nearside front door check insecure nearside rear door check broken & not working

nearside rear handbrake cable worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,261 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,035 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 15,837 miles

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

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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Y608 VCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y608 VCT, 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 Y608 VCT registered?

Y608 VCT is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y608 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y608 VCT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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