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FL51 VLE

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,049 mi
Last recorded161,049 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VLE
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 161,049 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 161,020 miles

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

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 156,604 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

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

O/S number plate lamp dim.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 156,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

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

O/S number plate lamp dim.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 149,860 miles

both front inner wheel arch trims insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,196 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are misty

Both front wheel arch liners are insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 143,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front headlamp lenses are misty

Both front wheel arch liners are insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 135,773 miles

rear disks corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 135,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear disks corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 128,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 128,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 120,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 120,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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FL51 VLE is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FL51 VLE, 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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FL51 VLE is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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