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AB08 EMP

2008 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

286,019 mi
Last recorded286,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 EMP
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 286,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 275,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 265,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 253,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 244,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 233,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 214,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 200,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 184,645 miles

slight play n\s\r droplink

slight play o\s\f droplink

Fail 3 Apr 2017 184,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play n\s\r droplink

slight play o\s\f droplink

Pass 2 Mar 2016 162,254 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 162,254 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,947 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn pads 6/7mm

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,451 miles

Front wiper blades smear windscreen slightly

N/s/r brake binding slightly

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,365 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack/arm

Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside steering arm

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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AB08 EMP is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB08 EMP, 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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AB08 EMP is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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