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VU51 UNV

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,428 mi
Last recorded146,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UNV
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 146,428 miles

damage to n/s/f brake hose

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting

Fail 22 Oct 2015 146,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

condition of handbrake lever button

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion on all brake pipes

damage to n/s/f brake hose

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f rear wishbone bush splitting

Fail 24 Sep 2015 146,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine will not rev

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 10 Sep 2014 136,338 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2014 136,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2013 130,255 miles

handbrake operation

n/s headlamp aim and lense BORDERLINE

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre wear low

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2012 129,504 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 3 Aug 2012 129,504 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 23 Aug 2011 126,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on inner edge

condition n/s headlamp glass BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear chassis rails and front floors

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f shocker damp BORDERLINE

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,096 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on inner edge

condition n/s headlamp glass BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear chassis rails and front floors

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f shocker damp BORDERLINE

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2010 124,993 miles

abs light fault

battery insecure

o/s/f side repeator faing

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 3 Aug 2010 124,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

abs light fault

battery insecure

o/s/f side repeator faing

wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Jun 2009 115,895 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 115,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat shield at rear loose

Pass 18 Jul 2008 103,878 miles

rear no plate slightly faded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake cable is a litle stiff

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 101,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 91,666 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 91,664 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower ball joint gators split

offside front slight play in balljoint

offside slight play in steering

Pass 30 Dec 2005 81,457 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 81,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 80,254 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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VU51 UNV is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 UNV, 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 UNV is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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