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VE51 YLJ

2001 Peugeot 307

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YLJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bottom pulley noisy

Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight moement in the nearside front track rod end

Slight movement in steering wheel

Slight movement in the offside front inner rack joint

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,233 miles

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

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

Slight moement in the nearside front track rod end

Slight movement in steering wheel

Slight movement in the offside front inner rack joint

Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,941 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 79,941 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,879 miles

Front under tray partially insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r under tray partially insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,879 miles

Front under tray partially insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r under tray partially insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,224 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,224 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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VE51 YLJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VE51 YLJ, 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 VE51 YLJ registered?

VE51 YLJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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