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AC08 AXZ

2008 Peugeot 407

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,358 mi
Last recorded172,358 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AXZ
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 172,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 172,358 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo gate valve leaking exhaust fumes into the car interior (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 158,326 miles

Minor exhaust leak on turbo

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 158,326 miles

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

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

Minor exhaust leak on turbo

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 145,354 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 12 May 2014 132,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 132,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rattle

Pass 20 Apr 2013 117,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 107,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2011 78,780 miles

1.Front brake discs worn. 2.Rear number plate cracked.

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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AC08 AXZ is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 89,568 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 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 AXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC08 AXZ is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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