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VN51 LYY

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 LYY
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 112,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 99,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,918 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,812 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,812 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,151 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,877 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,741 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

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 LYY is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

VN51 LYY is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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