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VN51 RDU

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,821 mi
Last recorded123,821 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 RDU
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,821 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 123,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,263 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 118,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,075 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,748 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,362 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer slightley deterioated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,215 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

gearbox leaking oil

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,283 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,216 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,216 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES [ 2 / 2.5MM ]

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,325 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,325 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,117 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 RDU is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

VN51 RDU is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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