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EU51 VCA

2001 Peugeot 307

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,240 mi
Last recorded111,240 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VCA
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f outer tyre shoulder worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f outer tyre shoulder worn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 109,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,904 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,052 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH SHEILD LOOSE

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

Fail 30 May 2013 95,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURING

BOTH REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH SHEILD LOOSE

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 29 May 2012 91,217 miles

NOISE FROM TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS ON LOCK TO LOCK

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS

Fail 28 May 2012 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER INNER CLIPS BROKEN

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

NOISE FROM TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS ON LOCK TO LOCK

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,784 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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EU51 VCA is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EU51 VCA, 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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EU51 VCA is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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