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MJ51 LBU

2001 Peugeot 307

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 LBU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2012
Fail 14 May 2012

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 156,433 miles

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

body damage

rear brakes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 156,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

body damage

rear brakes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 142,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 142,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 128,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/front and n/s/front tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2008 118,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

o/s/front and n/s/front tyre tread cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2008 117,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f door hinges worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 108,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 108,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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MJ51 LBU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MJ51 LBU, 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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MJ51 LBU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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