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Y656 VGN

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 VGN
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,403 miles

advise handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 16 Jul 2026 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and fouling on the anti roll bar drop link. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle clips not fitted correctly

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle clips missing

advise handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 85V LEAO (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 85V APTANY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 74,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,624 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,621 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,385 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,385 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,570 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 47,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,239 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,239 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,478 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,378 miles

drivers front fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,378 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

car over heating top up/bleed seems okay

drivers front fog lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,254 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 31,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y656 VGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y656 VGN, 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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Y656 VGN is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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