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Y706 VBJ

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 VBJ
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 91,529 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre may have been rubbing on body and arch

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 91,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre may have been rubbing on body and arch

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 86,856 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2016 77,063 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 70,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,358 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,354 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,890 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,782 miles

both front shocks damp with oil

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,165 miles

wipers smeary ;rear flexis perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,859 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,649 miles

o/s front shock weaping ;back box corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,350 miles

o/s/f shock weaping

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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Y706 VBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y706 VBJ, 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 Y706 VBJ registered?

Y706 VBJ is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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