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AB08 VWS

2008 Peugeot 207

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VWS
MakePeugeot
Model207
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 127,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osr (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 127,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf osr (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 5 Jun 2020 121,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,580 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,164 miles

nsr and osf gatters held on by cable ties and not proper clips

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,731 miles

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhuast bracket corroded

o/s/r has slight bind

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhuast bracket corroded

o/s/r has slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,740 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,971 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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 VWS is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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