2008 Peugeot 407 · 4,979 MOT tests
2008 Peugeot 407 reliability
2008 Peugeot 407s fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 407 years (4,979 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Peugeot 407s: 46.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 118,775
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,979
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.5% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 407
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.2%
- Brakes13.7%
- Body, chassis and structure13.5%
- Suspension12.3%
- Tyres8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.08%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.96%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.09%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.05%
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 (20.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.8%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.64%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.21%)
Is a 2008 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2008 Peugeot 407s fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 407 years (4,979 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Peugeot 407 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.08% of tests), position lamp not working (7.47% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Peugeot 407 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Peugeot 407 shows 118,775 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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