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VK51 EXR

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,787 mi
Last recorded107,787 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,787 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp mount broken/ but secure/ may require futher attention

Offside Front tyre splitting and perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre splitting and perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,180 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

N/S/F Headlamp has water in and very condensated. but you can just make out a beam pattern.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

on inspection of the engine bay, found excess oil seaping from header tank. possible head gasket.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,787 miles

damage to nearside outersill

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 36,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,025 miles

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

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

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 EXR is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

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

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