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Y281 ERC

2001 Peugeot 307

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,918 mi
Last recorded131,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 ERC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,918 miles

Engine Management Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 131,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine Management Light On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,306 miles

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2014 124,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,524 miles

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)

crack in lower windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 93,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,449 miles

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

airbag fault

slight gearbox oil leak

slight seepage of grease from cv boots

Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,897 miles

o/s/f outter c/v gaiter

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,336 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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Y281 ERC is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y281 ERC, 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 Y281 ERC registered?

Y281 ERC is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y281 ERC safe to buy?

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