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VK51 TXJ

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TXJ
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,515 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,309 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes perished

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering on offside front

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2012 78,263 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes perished

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering on offside front

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,060 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 53,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,890 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 33,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,676 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 TXJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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