2007 Peugeot 307 1.4L Petrol · KT56 HVR

The 2007 Peugeot 307 shows a history of reactive maintenance regarding electrical components and minor leaks. In the most recent test on 20 July 2026 at 92,133 miles, the vehicle failed due to an in nearside rear stop lamp and a nearside front oil leak. While the lamp was rectified for the pass, the oil leak remains a persistent issue, having been noted in the July 2025 test at 89,644 miles as a sump leak. This suggests a slow but ongoing leak that has not been addressed despite over a year of observation. At 92,133 miles over 19 years, the car has covered significantly less mileage than the average, averaging roughly 4,800 miles per year. This low usage pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear. The record confirms this with recurring failures of suspension components, such as the offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover appearing in both 2024 and 2025. The rear axle also showed wear on swivel pins and bushes in 2023, indicating that the age-related perish of the suspension bushings is a primary concern for this vehicle. Brake maintenance follows a consistent pattern of waiting until components reach critical wear limits. The tester flagged thin pads and discs in 2019, 2020, and 2021, with a binding nearside rear brake specifically noted in 2023. Similarly, tyres are frequently cited as worn to the legal limit or showing cracks in 2019, 2023, and 2025. A buyer should inspect the current state of all four tyres and the brake system thoroughly, as the history suggests the owner only replaces items when an MOT failure is imminent.