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FP51 CXU

2001 Peugeot 207

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20750,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 CXU
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 78,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,384 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 70,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,331 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,323 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 41,083 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,825 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,045 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,045 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,765 miles

very slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,412 miles

handbrake sticking slightly

How Reliable is the Peugeot 207?

Based on 4,554,199 MOT tests across 284,054 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
5,429
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
284,054
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88,971
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 69,719
coil spring broken 66,088
Exhaust system not adequately supported 65,566
Registration plate lamp not working 63,216
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FP51 CXU is a 2001 Peugeot 207 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 207 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 50,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 207 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 CXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 207 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 207 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP51 CXU registered?

FP51 CXU is a 2001 Peugeot 207, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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