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VN51 CRU

2001 Peugeot 307

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,525 mi
Last recorded176,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 CRU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 176,525 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT stays on

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 164,481 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 164,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear bumper loose

Pass 13 Aug 2011 151,536 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jun 2010 139,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly warn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly warn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,566 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 11,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,361 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 75,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,730 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 18 Jul 2006 50,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,144 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 CRU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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