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KN51 XEJ

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 XEJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,200 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

coolant radiator insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,199 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

coolant radiator insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres getting low

slight exhaust blow from front and rear of vehicle

wipers poor clearing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

rear discs worn

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2010 96,555 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

rear discs worn

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,444 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

Fail 30 Sep 2008 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,774 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not blowing

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not blowing

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,120 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

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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KN51 XEJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN51 XEJ, 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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KN51 XEJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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