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2001 FJ

2008 Peugeot 407

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2001 FJ
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 79,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 74,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,816 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 29,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,015 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,529 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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2001 FJ is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 89,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2001 FJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2001 FJ registered?

2001 FJ is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is 2001 FJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2001 FJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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