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HJ51 VGC

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,946 mi
Last recorded150,946 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VGC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,946 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

indicator stalk feels insecure/loose

Fail 15 Dec 2015 150,946 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

indicator stalk feels insecure/loose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,589 miles

Indicator stalk loose and floppy.

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

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,660 miles

Indicator stalk floppy.

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 141,391 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.

O/S/R Brakes fitted incorrectly.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,272 miles

Indicator stalk floppy.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Park brake notchy.

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 128,372 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Indicator switch feels loose inside and should be replaced immideatly.

O/S/F Brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Park brake feels tight in the cables.

Some free play at top of steering column.

Some free play in steeing rack.

Vehicle smells strongly of drugs.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 128,237 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brakes bind

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,876 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 121,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,918 miles

front discs faces have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs faces have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2008 108,505 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,459 miles

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Slight wear starting at front B/Discs

Small cracks at screen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 80,926 miles

R/H REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

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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HJ51 VGC is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ51 VGC, 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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HJ51 VGC is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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