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AB08 XPV

2008 Peugeot 207

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,652 mi
Last recorded129,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 20760,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 129,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam corroded inside nearside section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake drum backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 129,642 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm assembly slightly corroded by rear bush location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 125,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged/deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm assembly slightly corroded by rear bush location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 120,464 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 16 May 2019 120,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure inner loose. wont adjust (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 116,737 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top suspension mount/bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top suspension mount/bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,188 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 15 May 2015 99,644 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 99,644 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,736 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,394 miles

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

offside taillamp lens has minor damage

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,394 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside taillamp lens has minor damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front roll bar link slight play

slight damage offside rear light lens

Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front roll bar link slight play

slight damage offside rear light lens

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,974 miles

engine has a small oil leak from turbo pipe

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit worn on outer edge but not measurable tread

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and is slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,974 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine has a small oil leak from turbo pipe

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit worn on outer edge but not measurable tread

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and is slightly perished

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 XPV is a 2008 Peugeot 207 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV is a 2008 Peugeot 207, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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