2007 Peugeot 807 petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Exhaust system3.2× usual
  Peugeot 807

  27.8% All 2007 cars

  8.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 11.1%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints2.6× usual
  Peugeot 807

  17.6% All 2007 cars

  6.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 12.2%, against 3.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

• Brake lights2.6× usual
  Peugeot 807

  14.8% All 2007 cars

  5.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 13.1%, against 4.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.4× usual
  Peugeot 807

  9.4% All 2007 cars

  3.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7.1%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  45% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  44% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  42% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  36% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Exhaust and emissions
  30% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

  At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.

• Driveshafts and joints
  18% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the exhaust system? (Flagged at MOT 3.2× as often on the 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the brake lights? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2007 Peugeot 807 petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?