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VK51 DYJ

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 DYJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,504 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,504 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2016 113,476 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

Fail 23 Jul 2016 113,474 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front pads wearing low

Rear Inner brake pads wearing thin

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 103,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside inner wheel arch splash shield starting to become loose

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,818 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,234 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,654 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,873 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,064 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,792 miles

4 tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,773 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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VK51 DYJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK51 DYJ, 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 DYJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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