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Y840 VCC

2001 Peugeot 306

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 VCC
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,816 miles

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

handbrake near end of travel

plastic oversills fitted

slight play n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,390 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 73,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,354 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 9 May 2012 68,354 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 19 May 2011 63,278 miles

Both front shockabsorbers weeping.

Fail 19 May 2011 63,278 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front shockabsorbers weeping.

Pass 24 May 2010 58,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 58,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,196 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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Y840 VCC is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y840 VCC, 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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Y840 VCC is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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