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Y198 GVC

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,272 mi
Last recorded90,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 GVC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 90,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag warning light on.

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

n/s/r & o/s/r door saftey locks are on.

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop.

rear handbrake needs a service ?

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,081 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag warning light on.

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

n/s/r & o/s/r door saftey locks are on.

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

o/s/r caliper leaver not returning to its stop.

rear handbrake needs a service ?

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,951 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside rear brake caliper lever is not returning to it's stop

Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,950 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Offside rear brake caliper lever is not returning to it's stop

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,505 miles

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

centre-rear exhaust joint rusty

rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,500 miles

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

centre-rear exhaust joint rusty

rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,119 miles

n/s/f tyre aproaching limit

Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre aproaching limit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bulb in centre stop lamp inoperative.

Front pads wearing 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,717 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn only works in centre of horn push

nearside washer jet starting to deteriorate.

one high level brake light bulb not working.

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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Y198 GVC is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y198 GVC, 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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Y198 GVC is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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