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Y626 VAY

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,230 mi
Last recorded159,230 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 VAY
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 159,230 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside floor and rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

top strut mounting noisy in operation

Fail 26 Sep 2018 159,230 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside floor and rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

top strut mounting noisy in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,379 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2017 147,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adsvise replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively recomend frurther inspection/replace (3.7.B.3)

parking brake on pass limit 16% recomend further inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2016 133,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective struggled to get belt out and wont ratchet back (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, marked yellow, also on edge of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adsvise replace (2.4.G.2)

parking brake on pass limit 16% recomend further inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,337 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

slight blow on exhaust rear box

small hole in offside front cv boot

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,481 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 103,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,217 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre flat

spare tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre flat

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,896 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 95,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,670 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,935 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,919 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,523 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,475 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,614 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 73,283 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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Y626 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y626 VAY, 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 Y626 VAY registered?

Y626 VAY is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y626 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 VAY shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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