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VU51 YWV

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,048 mi
Last recorded155,048 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 155,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear ex mounting corroded+slight play in rack end

Pass 11 Nov 2013 154,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 151,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2011 148,029 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 148,029 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Sep 2010 142,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 142,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 125,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 125,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 111,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 93,540 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 YWV is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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