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RJ51 JWV

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JWV
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 137,701 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,118 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight play ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight play ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Nov 2019 128,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside axles front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 Nov 2019 128,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure exhaust silencer heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside axles front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,018 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Nov 2018 121,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,155 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,155 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both sides brakes slightly binding

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2016 108,852 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner track rods ()

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak oil filter housing area ()

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,298 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,100 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,100 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,020 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,130 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

head lamp lenses fayded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,292 miles

evidence of coolant leak nearside of engine but no coolant lose

Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

evidence of coolant leak nearside of engine but no coolant lose

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 54,120 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,988 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delamiate

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,533 miles

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

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

both rear tyres side walls are perishing

slight play in offside inner rack joint. †

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,100 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall is perishing

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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RJ51 JWV is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RJ51 JWV, 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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RJ51 JWV is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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