2007 Peugeot 807 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Peugeot 807 passed 64.0% of its 2,920 recorded MOT tests. Against MPVs of a similar age (29.0% fail rate), the 2007 807 comes out 7.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (21.9%) and brakes (19.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 411 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 807 fails 33.1% of the time in the 30-60k band and 36.5% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.4 points.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.6pp more often than petrol ones (37.0% vs 34.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 31.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.9% | 638 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.4% | 566 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.1% | 530 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 409 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.6% | 193 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 193 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 411 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 318 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 234 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 212 |
| 5 | Parking brake performance | 196 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 188 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 31.4% | 916 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.9% | 874 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.1% | 822 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.2% | 589 |
| 5 | Other defects | 19.0% | 556 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 18.9% | 552 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 157 | 33.1% |
| 60-90k | 577 | 31.7% |
| 90-120k | 942 | 36.3% |
| 120-150k | 742 | 39.4% |
| 150k+ | 490 | 36.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,886 | 37.0% |
| Petrol | 1,034 | 34.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 900 | 35.8% |
| 2022 | 731 | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 574 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | 412 | 35.7% |
| 2025 | 303 | 35.6% |
What to check before buying a 2007 807
On a 2007 807, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 21.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (21.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (19.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (18.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Peugeot 807s pass their MOT?
64.0% of the 2,920 2007 Peugeot 807 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 36.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Peugeot 807?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.9% of tests, followed by brakes (19.4%).
Does the 2007 807 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.1% in the 30-60k band to 36.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,920 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.