Peugeot 407
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 17,918 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
17,918
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (73%)
Years Covered
8
About the Peugeot 407
The Peugeot 407 was MOT tested 17,918 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2004 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 2,327 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 69%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Peugeot 407 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 115,398 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 113,900 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Peugeot brand average of 83%, the 407 is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Peugeot models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Peugeot 407 by Year
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Questions about the Peugeot 407
Is the Peugeot 407 reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2004 to 2011), the Peugeot 407 averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 17,918 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Peugeot 407 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Peugeot 407 has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 69%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Peugeot 407s more reliable?
The Peugeot 407 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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