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SM51 VMG

2001 Peugeot 307

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VMG
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,885 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer siller (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 119,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 113,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o.s.r. wheel binding slightly when turning by hand

Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o.s.r. wheel binding slightly when turning by hand

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,628 miles

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

wear on all brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

wear on all brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,957 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,957 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SM51 VMG is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM51 VMG, 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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SM51 VMG is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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