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VN51 BXR

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BXR
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 133,586 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 133,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

gear box leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 125,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,018 miles

advise osf tyre worn to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2016 121,018 miles

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

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

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

advise osf tyre worn to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,448 miles

advise non standard pedals fitted

advise wear and corrosion to front discs

Fail 9 Mar 2013 100,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise non standard pedals fitted

advise wear and corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,200 miles

advise nonstandard pedals fitted

advise slight play in nsf antiroll bar link

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 82,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 82,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,159 miles

advise front discs worn

advise front undertray loose

Fail 4 Apr 2009 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs worn

advise front undertray loose

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,803 miles

advise oil weep from nsr shockabsorber

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,840 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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VN51 BXR is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN51 BXR, 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 VN51 BXR registered?

VN51 BXR is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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