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AF08 GVL

2008 Peugeot 407

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GVL
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,564 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 124,143 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 2 May 2025 124,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 3 May 2024 110,216 miles

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

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge nearly through to cords. Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 110,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge nearly through to cords. Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear inner rim areas. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 98,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 89,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,995 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,994 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,879 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,952 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,431 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,154 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

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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AF08 GVL is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AF08 GVL, 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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AF08 GVL is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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