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PEUGEOT 407 MOT Pass Rate

60.7% of 3,171 PEUGEOT 407 MOT tests pass.

The 407 passes 60.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all PEUGEOT models (73.3%).

The PEUGEOT 407 passes 60.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 60.4% at 10–15 years versus 60.8% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 years60.4%15+ years60.8%
PEUGEOT 407 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 years60.4%551124,310 miles
15+ years60.8%2,620125,398 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the PEUGEOT 407

The most common reason the PEUGEOT 407 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the PEUGEOT 407
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment66.3%not working
Brakes43.2%warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Suspension35.6%ball joint excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure26.7%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Tyres21.6%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Visibility15.9%provides insufficient washer liquid
Noise, emissions and leaks12.6%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering5.9%gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Road Wheels3.0%fixing missing
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

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