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VX55 VLJ

2005 Peugeot 807

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,368 mi
Last recorded137,368 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 80781,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VLJ
MakePeugeot
Model807
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be opened out side only (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 137,346 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be opened out side only (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,763 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steringe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight cover deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box fractured around the joint

both front head light aims just made the limit

Pass 1 Aug 2022 131,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 128,301 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat belts not tested.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 128,282 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat belts not tested.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 125,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,112 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,594 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,593 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,975 miles

Emissions to low to read.

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,826 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 807?

Based on 162,697 MOT tests across 11,073 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,797
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,073
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,011
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,859
Registration plate lamp not working 5,962
position lamp(s) not working 5,827
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VX55 VLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 807 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 807 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 807 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,011 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 807 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Peugeot 807 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 VLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 807, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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