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AM08 HCU

2008 Peugeot 407

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Peugeot 40789,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 HCU
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,824 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,016 miles

some uneven wear in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,013 miles

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

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

some uneven wear in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,197 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,193 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread areas of both front tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,340 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,075 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,293 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 8 Sep 2011 38,808 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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AM08 HCU is a 2008 Peugeot 407 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AM08 HCU, 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 AM08 HCU registered?

AM08 HCU is a 2008 Peugeot 407, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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