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Y291 FVC

2001 Peugeot 307

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 FVC
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 115,193 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 102,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,747 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 96,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil was low

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil was low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 88,234 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 71,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2007 50,039 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 49,747 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,145 miles

Coolant loss cylinder head gasket

Front brake pads worn

Front wiper blades smearing

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jul 2005 25,711 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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Y291 FVC is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y291 FVC, 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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Y291 FVC is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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