Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI (2002)
2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI
CarHunch analysed 351 real MOT records for the 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDi is a genuine reliability concern—just 33.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning two out of three examples fail their MOT. The diesel engine variant (which makes up 99% of this cohort) shows an identical 33.5% pass rate, so fuel type isn't the issue; this is a widespread problem across the model.
These cars are running at 156,000 miles median, which is high for a 22-year-old vehicle, but the real story is the average 0.36 failures per test—suggesting persistent mechanical issues rather than one-off problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on engine and transmission health, because the MOT pattern indicates this model tends to accumulate faults that won't go away with a quick fix.
What to check before buying a 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 348 | 33.5% | 0.35 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 61.4% | 2.5 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI vehicles fall between 132,713 and 180,294 miles.
2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier HDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
MOT History Averages
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