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VU51 VFR

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VFR
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,672 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,564 miles

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

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal missing (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing both front and rear one on each (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 83,185 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,848 miles

front headlight frosted

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,032 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,211 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 VFR is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU51 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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