2007 Peugeot 307 1.6L Diesel · HV07 FJO

The most recent MOT on 23 December 2021 at 128 557 miles recorded an inoperative engine MIL, excessive binding on both rear service brakes and excessive free play in the steering rack, resulting in a failure. Coupled with repeated brake‑related failures in 2020 and 2016, the maintenance trend is clearly worsening rather than stabilising. At 19 years old the car has accumulated 128 557 miles, averaging roughly 6 800 miles per year – a figure that sits within normal usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the mileage rose from 119 272 miles in December 2020 to 128 557 miles by December 2021, a jump of over 9 000 miles in a single year, indicating a period of intensified driving. Earlier records show a clean gap between 2013 and 2014, then a steady climb, but no MOT entries exist after the 2021 failure, suggesting the vehicle has not been tested for at least five years. A prospective buyer should give priority to the rear braking system, confirming that the binding condition has been remedied and that pads and discs are within safe thickness. The steering rack must be inspected for excessive free play and worn inner joints, as these have been flagged repeatedly. The nearside rear coil spring, previously fractured, and the off‑side lower sub‑frame ball joint, both noted as excessively worn, require verification for cracks or corrosion. Tyre tread depth and sidewall condition should be checked, given multiple instances of tyres close to the legal limit and a cut that reached the ply. Lighting faults – front position lamps, stop lamps and registration plate lamp – have recurred and must be functional. Finally, the history of oil leaks and a missing repeater lens points to possible engine‑bay sealing issues that merit visual inspection.