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AB08 VRK

2008 Peugeot 207

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VRK
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 165,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Sitting on top off ARB link, can't check dust cover for splits (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Appears to have too small brake disc fitted. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large split tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area and inner side wall, cut/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp in op

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 157,007 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,264 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 144,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked ()

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,348 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 134,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt miss (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,080 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,709 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 112,699 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,914 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,856 miles

exhaust rear silencer forward-most mount adrift from silencer but still supported by rear mount

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer forward-most mount adrift from silencer but still supported by rear mount

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,188 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
Full Peugeot 207 reliability report

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AB08 VRK is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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