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VE51 YLX

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YLX
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 111,005 miles

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

front windscreen cracked outside drivers view of the road.

slight fluctuating to front brake readings. (roller brake test).

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,881 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 100,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Airbag illuminated

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

EML illuminated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 100,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag illuminated

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,965 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,520 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside of wiper sweep

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,520 miles

windscreen damaged outside of wiper sweep

Pass 7 Dec 2008 66,815 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,025 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 27 Dec 2007 51,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2007 51,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

battery flat - boost charged twice for test

engine management & anti-pollution fault warning lamps on

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,628 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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VE51 YLX is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLX, 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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VE51 YLX is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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