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8147 RU

2003 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,598 mi
Last recorded59,598 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 30777,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8147 RU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,598 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush off side and near side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,315 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,491 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in near side rear tyre

slight play in near side front steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2021 58,491 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

nail in near side rear tyre

slight play in near side front steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,997 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,529 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 44,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,294 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,337 miles

horn button intermittent in certain parts of pad.

offside rear edge wearing, tread depth ok.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

horn button intermittent in certain parts of pad.

nearside rear brake binding some.

offside rear edge wearing, tread depth ok.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,225 miles

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear seatbelts could not be fully checked due to child seats being fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear seatbelts could not be fully checked due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,225 miles

coroshon to exhaust system joints

engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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8147 RU is a 2003 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,386 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 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8147 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8147 RU is a 2003 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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