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FG51 VAD

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VAD
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 135,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,257 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 132,053 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s wishbone bushslight play noted

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 114,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wishbone bushslight play noted

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,574 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 108,959 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 108,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 102,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 102,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 90,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,232 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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FG51 VAD is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG51 VAD, 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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FG51 VAD is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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