2008 Peugeot 407 MOT pass rate: 63.5% (3,509 tests)
Is the 2008 407 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.5% -0.8 vs same-age |
64.5% visual scale |
| 2024 | 64.3% -0.5 vs same-age |
64.3% visual scale |
| 2025 | 60.9% -4.3 vs same-age |
60.9% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 407
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,066 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 791 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Suspension | 661 | 15.6% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 558 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 443 | 10.4% |
| 6 | Visibility | 288 | 6.8% |
All 407 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,559 | 60.0% | -4.5 pts | 126,112 |
| 2006 | 5,526 | 60.7% | -3.7 pts | 121,932 |
| 2007 | 5,621 | 60.8% | -4.3 pts | 120,432 |
| 2008 (this page) | 3,509 | 63.5% | -1.6 pts | 119,142 |
| 2009 | 3,715 | 62.3% | -4.1 pts | 117,875 |
| 2010 | 3,379 | 63.7% | -3.6 pts | 115,986 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Peugeot 407 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 63.5% of their MOT tests (3,509 tests, 2023–2025), -1.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 119,142 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 407?
The median tested example shows 119,142 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.