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Y238 DAC

2001 Peugeot 307

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 DAC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 91,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 19 May 2012 91,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 21 May 2011 83,052 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 83,052 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 83,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light illumianted

Both front wheel arch liners insecure recommend attention

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front bumper and wings slightly damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside headlight slightly insecure recommend replace

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside head light slightly insecure recommend replace

Oil leak

Power steering pump damp

Pass 21 May 2010 77,298 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO OPPERATE.

Fail 21 May 2010 77,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO OPPERATE.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,922 miles

EXCESSSIVE OIL LEAK FROM CAMSHAFT CASING AREA

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 41,313 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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Y238 DAC is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y238 DAC, 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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What year was Y238 DAC registered?

Y238 DAC is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y238 DAC safe to buy?

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