Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 520 vehicles, the 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Peugeot 307 S HDI (2007)

520 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI

CarHunch analysed 520 real MOT records for the 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.4%, which trails the UK average by 12.6 percentage points—a meaningful gap suggesting these diesels are more prone to failure than typical cars of this age. The silver lining is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so while reliability issues are common, they're not safety-critical.

These cars are running at 133,786 miles median, which is moderate for a 17-year-old vehicle, yet they're averaging 0.87 failures per test—the most common issues likely stemming from age-related wear rather than design flaws. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and have a pre-buy inspection focus on the diesel fuel system and emissions control components, where these models typically struggle.

The 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

81.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.87

Over 4.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

134k

Middle half: 112k–154k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 520 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 520 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	515	81.7%	0.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,748 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.9%

401

Silver 22.9%

400

Black 22%

385

Grey 20.1%

352

Red 9.3%

162

Maroon 1.8%

White 0.7%

Green 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

133,786

typical

112,061

low mileage

154,143

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI vehicles fall between 112,061 and 154,143 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 112,061 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 112,061–154,143 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDIs sit.

⚠ Over 208,093 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Peugeot 307 S HDI — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2007 Peugeot 307 S HDIs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.87

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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