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SP51 SJO

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,495 mi
Last recorded54,495 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SJO
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 54,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,764 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 45,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 31,238 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 31,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,302 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,080 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 25,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,394 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 24,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,197 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 16,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,851 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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SP51 SJO is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP51 SJO, 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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SP51 SJO is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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