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FY51 BYT

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BYT
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 118,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox seals leaking.

nearside rear sill damaged.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,328 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link has play / rera exhaust mount broken / n/s/f tyre 2.00mm

Fail 24 Sep 2010 97,476 miles

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

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

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

one rear silencer mounting split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 97,476 miles

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

one rear silencer mounting split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,922 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

slight corrosion on offside rear inner steel brake pipe

timing belt???

Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion on offside rear inner steel brake pipe

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

offside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread approx

timing belt???

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

drivers door and lock damaged

nearside sill damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,894 miles

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

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

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

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

some damage to nearside of vehicle & front bumper

Fail 18 Sep 2007 69,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

some damage to nearside of vehicle & front bumper

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,466 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,466 miles

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

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 BYT is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY51 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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