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VU51 OFT

2001 Peugeot 307

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 OFT
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,627 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox is leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,520 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,632 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 91,632 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner arch liner is insecure and fouling tyre and spring

o/s/f tyre is wearing on its edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,575 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

advise n/s/r efficencys low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,546 miles

Centre seat belt difficult to operate.

N/S/F tyre sidewalls perished & starting to split.

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

Steel wheel fitted to o/s/f.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wear noted to front brake discs - lipped.Pads getting low.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 396,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 396,925 miles

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

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

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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VU51 OFT is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU51 OFT, 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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VU51 OFT is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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