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SJ51 VHR

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,892 mi
Last recorded226,892 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VHR
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 226,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 229,364 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 229,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 210,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 193,240 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 185,144 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 179,145 miles

N/S/R Brake Disc is Corroded

O/S/R Brake Disc is Corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 173,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 173,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 170,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 170,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 165,343 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2007 161,247 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 156,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 141,331 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 141,331 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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SJ51 VHR is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ51 VHR, 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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SJ51 VHR is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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