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AF08 OSU

2008 Peugeot 407

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OSU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 82,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,694 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,675 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,136 miles

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 15 Feb 2019 72,574 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,510 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,570 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear indicator (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,530 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,893 miles

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 OSU is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OSU, 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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What year was AF08 OSU registered?

AF08 OSU is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 OSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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