2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,139 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,139 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    67 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    74 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.2%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Brakes21.9%
  3. Suspension16.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.1%
  5. Tyres11.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Peugeot 407?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2008 Peugeot 407 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,139 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Peugeot 407?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Peugeot 407 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).