2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI 110 1.6L Diesel · OEZ 7582

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a pattern of recent MOT failures without recorded passes. While the car passed its test in August 2021 at 158,346 miles, it has suffered two consecutive failures in 2024. The most recent failure on May 14, 2024, at 174,298 miles followed another failure just one week prior at 173,889 miles. This suggests a persistent mechanical or emissions compliance issue that the previous owner failed to rectify effectively despite two separate testing attempts. At 174,298 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,174 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a diesel hatchback of this age. However, there is a significant gap in records between the August 2021 and October 2022 tests, during which time the car covered over 7,000 miles. The rapid accumulation of mileage in the last two years puts high demand on age-duty drivetrain and suspension components. The lack of recorded advisories in the passing tests indicates that the tester did not flag minor wear items such as thinning tyres or corroded exhaust sections until the vehicle reached a critical threshold. A buyer must investigate the specific reasons for the dual 2024 failures, as the provided data does not detail the defects that caused the rejects. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity, specifically checking the rear sills and wheel arches where Peugeot models of this era are prone to corrosion. Inspect for worn suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and binding brake calipers. Without knowing the exact cause of the recent failures, the vehicle represents a high risk of unforeseen repair costs.