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VN51 LYU

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

663,885 mi
Last recorded663,885 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 LYU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 663,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 661,915 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 655,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 655,151 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 647,953 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 647,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 640,825 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 640,825 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 632,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 632,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 89,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,735 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 80,695 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,920 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 70,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,458 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 LYU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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