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BJ51 LPU

2001 Peugeot 307

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LPU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 160,368 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield damaged

high level stop light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2016 160,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield damaged

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2015 146,702 miles

both front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2015 146,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,869 miles

auxillary belt area slight noise

both front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 122,647 miles

check front inner brake pads

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar surface rusting

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside rear light unit slight earth fault

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

check front inner brake pads

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar surface rusting

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside rear light unit slight earth fault

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,900 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2mm

front/ rear brake discs starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear tyre treads worn to 3mm and outer edges starting to wear

slight noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,636 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside of steering rack slight play

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 15 Feb 2011 101,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside of steering rack slight play

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,770 miles

both front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

slight play in offside of steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

e s p light stays on

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in offside of steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,236 miles

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Fail 11 Feb 2009 79,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 22 Feb 2008 70,962 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre near limits

Fail 8 Feb 2008 70,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre near limits

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,703 miles

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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BJ51 LPU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 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 BJ51 LPU, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ51 LPU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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