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Y840 VVV

2001 Peugeot 306

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,635 mi
Last recorded117,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 VVV
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,056 miles

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

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front door check strap broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,056 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front door check strap broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,268 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs slighlty worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,211 miles

Both rear handbrake cables, outer casings split.

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper streaky

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,211 miles

Both rear handbrake cables, outer casings split.

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper streaky

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cracks to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

small cracks to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 33,906 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 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VVV, 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 Y840 VVV registered?

Y840 VVV is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y840 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 VVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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