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AB08 GYZ

2008 Peugeot 207

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 GYZ
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,999 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,012 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspention top (slight) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 82,012 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspention top (slight) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,589 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 129,584 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,417 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,203 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,804 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside 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)

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
Full Peugeot 207 reliability report

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AB08 GYZ is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 GYZ, 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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AB08 GYZ is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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