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VO51 YLV

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 YLV
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 161,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear derteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake just met requirements 16%

Fail 29 Dec 2015 161,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort none (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear derteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2014 157,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear parking brake reading low

Pass 31 Dec 2014 157,075 miles

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

o/s rear parking brake reading low

Pass 2 Jan 2014 152,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s sill damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2013 152,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 146,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,691 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 136,237 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,532 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 125,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,128 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 55,464 miles

Near side rear tyre inner tread wearing low.

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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VO51 YLV is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VO51 YLV, 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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VO51 YLV is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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