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FG51 BVT

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BVT
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 123,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 117,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 113,545 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 109,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,862 miles

engine management lamp on

general corrosion to exhaust

Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,862 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

engine management lamp on

general corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,769 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend replacement

offside front wing repeater just passable recomend bulb replacement

Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend replacement

offside front wing repeater just passable recomend bulb replacement

Fail 10 Jan 2008 92,727 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,656 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 85,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 66,555 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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FG51 BVT is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG51 BVT, 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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What year was FG51 BVT registered?

FG51 BVT is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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