What kind of engine does a Peugeot 107 have?
That’s because the Peugeot 107 and its sister cars were knocked down for not keeping up with the latest safety developments and standards. The tiny 998cc three-cylinder engine in the Peugeot 107 produces 68bhp, and with its characterful exhaust note and distinctive thrum, it’s great fun to use and delivers nippy performance.
Is the Peugeot 107 on its last legs?
It’s only now that she’s on her last legs that she struggles up hills, getting a few oil leaks and exhaust problems. But other than that in the years I’ve had her, she has never once broken down, or cost me that much when something goes wrong. Honestly, cannot fault this car.
Is the Peugeot 107 the same as the Aygo?
It’s worth remembering that the 107 is the same car underneath as the Toyota Aygo, however, which made it into the top 150 cars – even though it was only at number 146. The 107’s three-star Euro NCAP score is a problem for the car, awarded because it doesn’t have the advanced safety systems expected of small cars these days.
Why is my Peugeot 107 not working properly?
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What kind of car is the Peugeot 107?
The Peugeot 107 is a cute city car design, with a sculpted short bonnet, LED daytime running lights and very compact dimensions. The short overhangs, neat wheel trims, great all-round visibility and vertical tail make it easy to nip about town in, and it’s nice and easy to park as well.
It’s worth remembering that the 107 is the same car underneath as the Toyota Aygo, however, which made it into the top 150 cars – even though it was only at number 146. The 107’s three-star Euro NCAP score is a problem for the car, awarded because it doesn’t have the advanced safety systems expected of small cars these days.
Why is my Peugeot 107 going up and down?
Strangely enough, as a temporary solution, a hard knock with a heavy hammer can get it going again, but the best thing to do is to get a replacement pump fitted. The 107 is known for having irregular idling, where the revs are going up and down instead of remaining constant. This problem is caused by the idle control valve.
Which is louder Peugeot 107 or VW up?
On faster roads, the noisy engine, tinny cabin and firm ride can become tiring, and our noise meter revealed that the 107 is over 4dB louder than the up! at 70mph. This lack of refinement in a city car would have been acceptable before the VW arrived, but the up! has raised the class standard and it’s down to rivals to match it.
Only one unit was fitted to the 107 – a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that produced 68bhp and got the car up to 60mph in 12.3 seconds with the last version. It was paired with either a five-speed manual or the much rarer five-speed automatic transmission, and helped to return in excess of 50mpg.
One of the more common issues with the 107s that have multi-mode transmission, this will be caused by clutch wear. In most cases, you will need to replace the entire clutch system, which you can find easily in our store. You are driving your car, but it suddenly stops and won’t restart.
Is the Peugeot 107 safe to drive in the UK?
When the latest model was tested by Euro NCAP in 2012 the 107 gained a three-star rating, although since then the legislation for some categories have changed, meaning it does lack assistance systems. With 68 per cent on adult occupant rating and 53 per cent on pedestrian rating, the 107 is fine, however newer rivals will be much safer overall.
What causes rear axle to drop off Peugeot 107?
The rear axle has dropped off the car. This was caused by a non-compliant weld on the rear cross member of the axle, and on the off-chance that your 107 is still under warranty, Peugeot will repair it for free.