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SO51 CXB

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,412 mi
Last recorded160,412 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CXB
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 160,412 miles

engine management light on

nearside wiper wheel box excessive wear

Fail 4 Oct 2013 160,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine management light on

nearside wiper wheel box excessive wear

rear exhaust box loose at clamp

Pass 17 Sep 2012 151,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 151,423 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 138,068 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 119,522 miles

MINIMAL PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,522 miles

MINIMAL PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,669 miles

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

engine managment light is lit on dashboard

Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2006 82,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SO51 CXB is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO51 CXB, 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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What year was SO51 CXB registered?

SO51 CXB is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is SO51 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 CXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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