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FY51 BYK

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BYK
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 165,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 164,953 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 153,176 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 153,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 145,051 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 145,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,235 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 138,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s side repeter lens not intact

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 123,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

fanbelt worn

front number plate showing dirt and water ingress but readable

front panel damaged but secure

n/s headlamp internally condensated but not affecting beam image

oil leak from under engine

rear discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 123,131 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

fanbelt worn

front discs worn

front number plate showing dirt and water ingress but readable

front panel damaged but secure

n/s headlamp internally condensated but not affecting beam image

oil at minimum mark

oil leak from under engine

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 114,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 105,873 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 105,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front lower arm rear bush starting to come unbonded.

slight oil leak from engine.

slight play in front steering rack on o/s.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 84,681 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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FY51 BYK is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY51 BYK, 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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FY51 BYK is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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