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SO51 GJX

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,641 mi
Last recorded136,641 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 GJX
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,641 miles

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

o/s/f steering arm slight play in a ball joint

Fail 16 Jan 2014 136,641 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

o/s/f steering arm slight play in a ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2012 136,093 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 136,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 134,013 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 134,013 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2010 132,041 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 132,041 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 130,128 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 130,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 122,108 miles

Oil leak

mark at nearside front windscreen

nearside door window broken

Fail 11 Feb 2009 121,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

mark at nearside front windscreen

nearside door window broken

Pass 30 May 2008 106,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 78,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 78,270 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 57,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 57,983 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2005 45,286 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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SO51 GJX is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SO51 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

SO51 GJX is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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