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Y643 VKJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,509 mi
Last recorded138,509 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 VKJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 138,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 130,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 121,164 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 112,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

alternator belt perishing

both rear tyres have slight feathering off inner edges of tread

clutch pedal operation stiff

plastic trims covering outer sills

slight play in handbrake lever pivots

Fail 5 May 2010 112,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

alternator belt perishing

both rear tyres have slight feathering off inner edges of tread

clutch pedal operation stiff

plastic trims covering outer sills

slight play in handbrake lever pivots

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,045 miles

n/s/r hand brake cable slightly siezed

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,768 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 81,768 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 68,283 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 68,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Inner Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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Y643 VKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y643 VKJ, 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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Y643 VKJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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