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VK51 TXS

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,949 mi
Last recorded180,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TXS
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 180,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 175,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 169,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 163,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 147,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 138,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 134,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,531 miles

advise undertray for engine coming adrift

Fail 17 Mar 2009 102,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise undertray for engine coming adrift

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,868 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,868 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 59,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,467 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 TXS is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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