MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant low
h/brake lever slightly damaged but is full operational
oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Screen damaged outside drivers view.
Service brake has slight travel.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Screen damaged outside drivers view.
Service brake has slight travel.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front offside and front nearside inner wheel arch covers missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front offside and front nearside inner wheel arch covers missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f drop link slightly bent
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
puncture in near side rear tyre
How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 BYU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BYU, 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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VN51 BYU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 21 November 2001.
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