2007 Peugeot 407 · 8,415 MOT tests
2007 Peugeot 407 reliability
2007 Peugeot 407s fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 407 years (8,415 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 120,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,415
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.7% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Brakes19.2%
- Suspension15%
- Body, chassis and structure13.7%
- Tyres10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.18%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 8.27%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Position lamp not working 6.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.67%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Stop lamp not working 3.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (18.5%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.9%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.62%)
Is a 2007 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2007 Peugeot 407s fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 407 years (8,415 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.18% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (8.27% of tests), position lamp not working (6.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Peugeot 407 shows 120,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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