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MJ51 MVR

2001 Peugeot 607

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 60795,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 MVR
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 159,914 miles

Nearside Front Sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Toothed ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,376 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 144,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,022 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 140,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 122,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 122,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 114,806 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edges close to 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2007 103,170 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 93,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 84,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,283 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

front number plate bubbled and dirty

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2005 84,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

front number plate bubbled and dirty

nail in n/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Peugeot 607?

Based on 78,372 MOT tests across 7,376 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
8,237
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
7,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,373
Registration plate lamp not working 2,231
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,835
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,670
Headlamp aim too low 1,494
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MJ51 MVR is a 2001 Peugeot 607 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 607 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 95,370 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 607 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ51 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 607 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 607 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ51 MVR is a 2001 Peugeot 607, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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