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VK51 DVY

2001 Peugeot 307

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 DVY
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 123,888 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

E M L light on

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn both edges

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn inner edge

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

foot brake travel

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,136 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 120,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,076 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both headlamp lenses deterioating

n/s front lower suspension arm rear inner bush deterioating

o/s front shocker damp

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,134 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.NAIL N/S/F TYRE.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F BUSH SPLIT-N/S/F BUSH DISPLACED.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.NAIL N/S/F TYRE.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.SUSPENSION ARMS-O/S/F BUSH SPLIT-N/S/F BUSH DISPLACED.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,254 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.O/S/F TYRE PRESS? PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.STEERING RACK WORN.R DISCS CORRODED.N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

OIL LEAKS INC P.A.S.?O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING LOOSE ARCH LINERS.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 97,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.C STOPLIGHT PART INOP.O/S/F TYRE PRESS? PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.STEERING RACK WORN.R DISCS CORRODED.N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

OIL LEAKS INC P.A.S.?O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING LOOSE ARCH LINERS.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,242 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.BRAKE BALANCE POOR-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY-RACK-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.BRAKE BALANCE POOR-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR PLAY-RACK-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE FOULING ARCH LINER.PARK BRAKE OPERATION ROUGH.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,960 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,898 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 72,896 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,184 miles

both front and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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VK51 DVY is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK51 DVY, 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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VK51 DVY is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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