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AR07 VUL

2007 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Peugeot 40787,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 164,581 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 164,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 164,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint FRIP joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 152,883 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,762 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 146,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 140,265 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Aug 2014 140,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2013 134,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large travel on hand brake

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,608 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored and worn

rear brake discs scored and worn

Fail 26 Oct 2012 129,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs scored and worn

rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,791 miles

Both front brake discs are grooved.

Damage to sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,226 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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AR07 VUL is a 2007 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AR07 VUL, 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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AR07 VUL is a 2007 Peugeot 407, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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