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Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI reliable? We analysed 982 real MOT tests across 335 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 982 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.6%
Typical Mileage
141,143mi
Annual Mileage
7,006mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI.

Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,266 mi/yr
Typical
7,006 mi/yr
Average
7,711 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,783 mi/yr

Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
141,143 mi
75th Percentile
171,124 mi
95th Percentile
239,510 mi
Max Recorded
1,108,272 mi

How Does the Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI THIS CAR 71.6% 982 141,143 mi — yrs
Peugeot 206 67.7% 9,831,622 65,066 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 307 67.5% 5,095,133 73,548 mi 25 yrs
Peugeot 207 70.9% 4,554,199 59,259 mi 20 yrs
Lexmoto Tr 125-2 Lxr 125 SE 72.2% 630 5,268 mi — yrs

Compared to the Peugeot 206 (67.7% pass rate) and the Peugeot 307 (67.5% pass rate), the Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI?

The Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.6% across 982 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI owner drives around 7,006 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI reliable?
Based on 982 MOT tests, the Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI has a 71.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI do per year?
The typical Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI does around 7,006 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Peugeot 407 Sw SE HDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.