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Y691 VBD

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 VBD
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,133 miles

1) 1x n/s rear side light not working 2) centre rear seat belt cover missing 3) wiper blades split and fitted incorrectly but clearing screen 4) wheel trims fitted n/s rear missing

5) front brake pads look low req closer inspection 6) front brake discs worn req measuring 7) tyres 185 65 14 8) nail in n/s rear tyre 8) outer sill covers fitted 9) movement in steering column req further investigation

Fail 9 Mar 2010 119,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

1) 1x n/s rear side light not working 2) centre rear seat belt cover missing 3) wiper blades split and fitted incorrectly but clearing screen 4) wheel trims fitted n/s rear missing

5) front brake pads look low req closer inspection 6) front brake discs worn req measuring 7) tyres 185 65 14 8) nail in n/s rear tyre 8) outer sill covers fitted 9) movement in steering column req further investigation

Fail 12 Mar 2009 101,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,055 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 72,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,440 miles

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

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

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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Y691 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y691 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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What year was Y691 VBD registered?

Y691 VBD is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y691 VBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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