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RJ51 VRU

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,233 mi
Last recorded128,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VRU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 128,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre inner walls perrished and cracking advise replacement

hand brake efficiancy getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade deterated

Fail 8 Oct 2016 121,034 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade deterated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside oil leak

front discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside oil leak

front discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,999 miles

Oil leak

hand brake lever slight stiff when being applied

rear exhaust box getting weak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 103,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever slight stiff when being applied

rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,803 miles

hand brake cable feels notchy

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 91,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake cable feels notchy

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake cables feels notchy

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,030 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake cables feels notchy

Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,937 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,937 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,909 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,437 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,662 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,665 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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RJ51 VRU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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