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AJ08 VDM

2008 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

231,286 mi
Last recorded231,286 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 VDM
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 231,286 miles

advise front outer cv boots

advise indicator stalk worn

Fail 25 Oct 2018 231,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise front outer cv boots

advise indicator stalk worn

Pass 24 Nov 2017 226,602 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 226,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 200,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

front discs and pads worn

indicator stalk deteriorated,but functional

Fail 19 Jul 2016 200,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

front discs and pads worn

indicator stalk deteriorated,but functional

Pass 5 Aug 2015 178,464 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 178,462 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,243 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,541 miles

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

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

Offside 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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AJ08 VDM is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJ08 VDM, 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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AJ08 VDM is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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