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AR07 VUG

2007 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,441 mi
Last recorded183,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Peugeot 40787,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 VUG
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 183,441 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Sun damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 183,440 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Sun damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 179,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 175,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 170,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 170,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 165,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 161,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 157,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Joint boot slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2019 154,073 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 147,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 138,262 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 138,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 130,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and crack (8.3.1d)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 130,934 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and crack (8.3.1d)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 119,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,984 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 100,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front pad warning wire broken

Oil leak

Part of undertray hanging down

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer electrical socket cable tied onto to towbar (unable to connect tester without cutting cable ties)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 90,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,348 miles

All brake discs worn but within limits.

Tow bar and electrics fitted but ball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,098 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AR07 VUG is a 2007 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 87,618 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 AR07 VUG, 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 19 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR07 VUG registered?

AR07 VUG is a 2007 Peugeot 407, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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