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AB08 VRD

2008 Peugeot 207

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VRD
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,705 miles

MIL on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 106,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MIL on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 103,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2022 97,577 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2022 97,577 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,449 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut to outer edge of tread - not in excess of requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,147 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 2 Aug 2016 55,147 miles

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)

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)

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,089 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre on 2.8mm

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,727 miles

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

near side rear tyre has an nail in tread area

Pass 17 May 2011 20,619 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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AB08 VRD is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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