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X523 VUB

2001 Peugeot 607

Silver Diesel 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,490 mi
Last recorded197,490 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 60795,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 VUB
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 197,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front sills/jacking points damaged

front subframe corroded

n/s front brake sensor cable broken

Fail 8 Nov 2013 196,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front sills/jacking points damaged

front subframe corroded

n/s front brake sensor cable broken

Pass 29 Nov 2012 171,272 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 171,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 146,570 miles

air bag light on

rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 126,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 126,679 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag warning light on

chips to screen

damage to n/s front sill lip

damage to o/s outer sill

front number plate cracked

o/s rear disc corroded

play to o/s track rod end

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,427 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 84,426 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,639 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,249 miles

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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X523 VUB is a 2001 Peugeot 607 in Silver with a 2,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X523 VUB, 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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What year was X523 VUB registered?

X523 VUB is a 2001 Peugeot 607, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X523 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 VUB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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