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AE56 XLU

2006 Peugeot 407

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,262 mi
Last recorded180,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Peugeot 40787,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XLU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 180,262 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 180,259 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 170,534 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 159,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 159,363 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 148,672 miles

Slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 26 May 2017 140,545 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,883 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 135,883 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,445 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

Fail 9 Sep 2015 125,445 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Engine and floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Internal headlamp adjuster set to zero to recheck the headlamp aim

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in both steering rack end ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall lightly damaged

Slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,226 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in the nearside front top ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f road wheel/spare fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,777 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear 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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AE56 XLU is a 2006 Peugeot 407 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE56 XLU, 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 20 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 XLU is a 2006 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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