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A18 DMR

2009 Peugeot 407

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,923 mi
Last recorded176,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Peugeot 40786,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DMR
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 176,923 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 176,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 165,211 miles

Front Brakes slight imbalance

Fail 17 Oct 2024 165,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes slight imbalance

Front Undertray loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,326 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 152,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 149,067 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,544 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,534 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 129,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four brake discs wearing and pitted

Fail 7 May 2019 129,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all four brake discs wearing and pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,275 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,167 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 93,539 miles

battery faulty

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Fail 4 May 2016 93,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery faulty

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,508 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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A18 DMR is a 2009 Peugeot 407 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 DMR, 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 17 years old, this Peugeot 407 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 DMR is a 2009 Peugeot 407, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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