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R40 WGB

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 WGB
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front cv joint noisy when rotated

Offside Front door top hinge loose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear offside and nearside brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front cv joint noisy when rotated

Offside Front door top hinge loose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear offside and nearside brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,414 miles

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

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel lining partially insecure

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

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

Offside Front plastic inner wheel lining partially insecure

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

catalytic converter efficiency low

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front plastic inner wheel lining partially insecure

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

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

Offside Front plastic inner wheel lining partially insecure

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

catalytic converter efficiency low

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 70,730 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box bracket broken but still supported

Pass 10 May 2014 61,997 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,427 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 49,427 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,564 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,470 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,762 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

exhaust tail box very rusty

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has very slight play and dust cover split open

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust tail box very rusty

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has very slight play and dust cover split open

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brakes 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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R40 WGB is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R40 WGB, 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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R40 WGB is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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