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MJ51 RFZ

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RFZ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,315 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 132,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 119,358 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,434 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 117,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 116,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 114,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2010 114,322 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,978 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 89,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,235 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 77,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 63,199 miles

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 RFZ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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