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MK51 VCE

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,919 mi
Last recorded177,919 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VCE
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 177,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner plastic wing insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 171,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop down link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 171,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop down link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 163,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 157,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 157,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

exhaust rear silencer corroded on joint

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre low tread 2mm

staining on front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,020 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes splitting both sides

nail n/s/r tyre

rear shocker bottom bushes splitting both sides

steering rack end play o/s/f

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,912 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,143 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 141,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 133,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 124,789 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,789 miles

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

Number plate lights slightly dim & n/s/r side light slightly effected by indicators

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,998 miles

Both head lamp lenses causing slight defusing of beam pattern.

Clutch faulty.

Exhaust mis-aligned, catching body,

O/S caliper hand brake acctuation lever & slight binding of brake indicating possible sticking brake pad.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,974 miles

Both head lamp lenses slightly opaque.

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,682 miles

Advise Rear brake service before winter.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,682 miles

Advise Rear brake service before winter.

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,879 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding at clips

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,104 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 84,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,501 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 62,092 miles

Front No. Plate de-laminating.

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,092 miles

Front No. Plate de-laminating.

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

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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MK51 VCE is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MK51 VCE, 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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MK51 VCE is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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