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AJ57 ZXB

2008 Peugeot 407

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZXB
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 91,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 75,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,037 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from cracks due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 54,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Note, nearside may have a similar defect, but not as severe (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Dipped beam was not working until bonnet was closed at the end of the test. Investigation is advised

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,738 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,484 miles

offside rear wheel stiff to torn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,670 miles

wipers poor

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,957 miles

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

Oil leak

engine under tray broken

Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,957 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

engine under tray broken

offside headligh mount broken / wedged behind bumper

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 24,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ57 ZXB is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AJ57 ZXB, 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 AJ57 ZXB registered?

AJ57 ZXB is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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