2007 Peugeot 407 2.0L Diesel · AD07 RMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward mechanical instability. While it passed its most recent test on May 15, 2025 at 110,352 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The tester identified inoperative power steering and adversely affected steering, which represents a significant safety-related mechanical failure. The fact that the issue was rectified within five miles of the initial test failure suggests a reactive approach to repairs rather than a preventative maintenance schedule. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 110,352 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. The data shows a very consistent usage pattern between 2022 and 2025, with the vehicle covering roughly 3,000 miles annually. This low-intensity use often results in less wear on the drivetrain and brake components, but it also increases the risk of age-related perishation in non-moving parts, such as rubber engine hoses, seals, and suspension bushings, which degrade regardless of distance driven. A buyer must focus specifically on the persistent oil leak that has appeared on every MOT record since June 2024. Although the tester classified this as not excessive, its recurrence over two years indicates a slow leak, likely from a valve cover gasket or oil seal that the owner has not addressed. Given the recent power steering failure, a thorough inspection of the steering rack, hoses, and pump is essential to ensure no further fluid leaks or mechanical weaknesses remain. The vehicle's age also demands a close check for structural corrosion on the subframes and rear suspension pans, as these were not highlighted in the recent clean records but are common points for this specific model.