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198 VAL

2008 Peugeot 207

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 VAL
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,834 miles

Central heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 118,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat base missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central heat shield loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 110,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,559 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 207?

Based on 4,554,199 MOT tests across 284,054 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
5,429
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
284,054
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88,971
constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 69,719
coil spring broken 66,088
Exhaust system not adequately supported 65,566
Registration plate lamp not working 63,216
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198 VAL is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 207 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 60,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 207 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 198 VAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 207 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 207 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 198 VAL registered?

198 VAL is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is 198 VAL safe to buy?

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