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VN51 TZV

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,947 mi
Last recorded167,947 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TZV
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 167,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 159,787 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 154,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 145,981 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 145,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,275 miles

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

both front ball joint gators torn, bit joint in good condition

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 115,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

rear tyres worn to three mm

Fail 4 Nov 2010 114,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

rear tyres worn to three mm

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,358 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boot slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 72,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 72,447 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mudguard lugs missing

undertray cable tied up

Pass 14 Oct 2005 59,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 59,699 miles

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

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 TZV is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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