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VK51 DYO

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 DYO
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,698 miles

Axle support mounts weak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 153,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs hydraulic unit support bracket corroded to the extent of insecurity of unit (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head light lenses faded

stone chips in windsreen

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head light lenses faded

o/s/f wing repeater lens brocken

stone chips in windsreen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,915 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 133,915 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded metal brake pipes corroded radiator cap faulty

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,983 miles

Airbag light is on,

Center to rear exhaust system is corroded,

Offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split,

Rear chassis members are corroding,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light is on,

Center to rear exhaust system is corroded,

Offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split,

Rear chassis members are corroding,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,477 miles

airbag light on

all tyres at 3mm

both side repeators showing slight white light

child seat fitted to rear

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f side light dim

rear steel brake pipes corroded

single high level brake light bulb inop

slight oil staining on sump

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,881 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 97,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,092 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 DYO is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYO, 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 VK51 DYO registered?

VK51 DYO is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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