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Y279 BAC

2001 Peugeot 607

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,572 mi
Last recorded74,572 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 60795,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 BAC
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 74,572 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 64,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,123 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,041 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,040 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,230 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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Y279 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 607 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y279 BAC, 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 Y279 BAC registered?

Y279 BAC is a 2001 Peugeot 607, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y279 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 BAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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