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W985 VBM

2000 Peugeot 407

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,803 mi
Last recorded121,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 VBM
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 121,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 121,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,269 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 114,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,063 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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W985 VBM is a 2000 Peugeot 407 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Peugeot 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W985 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 26 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W985 VBM registered?

W985 VBM is a 2000 Peugeot 407, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W985 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 VBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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