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RJ51 RYH

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,789 mi
Last recorded164,789 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RYH
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 164,789 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes cracked

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded on the inner face

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

Rear tyres worn and cracked

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2012 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 159,115 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 154,548 miles

ABS lamp has an problem but lamp not illuminated at time of test.

MIL lamp illuminated

O/s track rod end dust cover insecure

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2011 154,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

MIL lamp illuminated

O/s tracl rod end dust cover insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 147,884 miles

Movement in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Sep 2010 147,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Movement in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Sep 2009 140,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 112,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 112,966 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,288 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,288 miles

Coolant leak

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 RYH is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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