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AB08 VSJ

2008 Peugeot 207

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VSJ
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,507 miles

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

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW MEFFORT

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,946 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 41,946 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 41,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall where chalked 195 55 16 87 v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer and front pipe flex area both support brackets insecure but the system is not insecure for the moment !! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished slightly dot code 2015 has slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front pipe flex is in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,910 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 39,910 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 38,822 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 36,026 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 36,026 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 32,799 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 32,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,589 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,371 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 25,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,782 miles

all tyres tread splitting on sholders of tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2013 14,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 4,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,702 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 VSJ is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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