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FE51 EPL

2001 Peugeot 307

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,349 mi
Last recorded180,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 EPL
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 180,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 180,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2019 174,864 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2019 174,758 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 167,083 miles

both side rear tyres perishing

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Jul 2018 167,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres perishing

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,333 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2017 159,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2016 153,441 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side rear (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 153,441 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side rear (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 148,057 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 141,352 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2014 141,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 123,356 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 123,356 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,068 miles

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

offside front window switch faulty

service lamp on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper arm missing

undertray insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakefluid staining on nearside bulkhead, no signs of leak at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,402 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 58,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 58,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside 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)

chip in windscreen

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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FE51 EPL is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE51 EPL, 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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FE51 EPL is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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