2010 Peugeot 207 1.4L Diesel · DN10 CEU

A pattern of recurring brake, suspension, and corrosion defects defines the roadworthiness profile of this 2010 Peugeot 207, with four failures recorded across the seven MOT tests in the supplied history, the most recent being a pass on 12 January 2024. Three of the four failures relate directly to the braking system: in November 2020 the offside rear caliper was binding, the nearside front brake was fluctuating, and a track rod end was rejected for excessive play alongside a broken nearside front coil spring; in December 2021 both front brake hose ferrules were so corroded they were classed as a major defect, the handbrake reserve travel was insufficient, and an ABS warning lamp illuminated; and in January 2024 the parking brake efficiency fell below requirements. The fourth failure in December 2022 centred on lighting and a structural braking issue, with both stop lamps inoperative, the nearside headlamp beam image incorrect, the registration plate lamp failing, and crucially the ABS pump unit insecure with its rubber mount missing. Advisories have accumulated around the same components: brake hose ferrules corroding both rear, rear coil springs corroding, ABS pump pipework inadequately supported, and multiple rear exhaust mounting hangers corroding and broken away across three consecutive tests. The recent pass on 12 January 2024 should therefore be viewed as a snapshot rather than evidence of mechanical recovery. The recorded mileage of 102,116 miles across roughly sixteen years equates to around 6,380 miles per year, broadly typical for a car of this age and not suggestive of a long lay-up or a notably high-mileage working life. The MOT history does, however, show two short intervals that are worth noting: tests on 16 November 2020 and 2 January 2023 fall roughly twelve months apart from their preceding tests, while the January 2024 tests were conducted only two days apart, the second simply being a retest after the parking brake and lighting failure. There is no multi-year gap in testing that would point to a prolonged period off the road, and mileage progression between tests is consistent with the annual average rather than any sudden jump or stagnation. Mechanically, a typical annual mileage on a sixteen year old Peugeot of this type means suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, brake calipers, discs, and exhaust hangers will have all accumulated significant wear cycles, which aligns with the recurring advisories rather than contradicting them. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to examine on a physical inspection mirror the components repeatedly flagged in the MOT record. On the suspension, the 2020 fracture of the nearside front coil spring and the 2024 advisory on both rear coil springs point to spring fatigue, so listen for sharp clonks or thuds over speed humps and uneven roads, particularly from the rear axle, and visually inspect the spring coils for surface pitting and flaking near the lower pans. Steering play should be checked by rocking the front wheels with the car raised and by turning lock to lock on the move, listening for clonking from the offside track rod area which has a documented history of wear. The braking system demands the most thorough evaluation: with the engine running, hold the handbrake lever against significant thumb pressure and count clicks to check the 2024 efficiency concern has not returned, test firm pedal feel on the road for any sponginess that might indicate ferrule corrosion allowing fluid seepage at the front hoses, and on a test drive feel for any pulling to one side or vibration that could suggest caliper slide pins seizing given the binding caliper recorded in 2020. The ABS system needs specific attention as well, since the warning lamp illuminated in 2021 and the pump mounting rubber was missing in 2022; ensure the lamp extinguishes on ignition and that the pump itself is now firmly secured. Finally, several smaller but persistent items should not be overlooked because they have appeared on multiple tests and may reappear. The rear exhaust mounting has been flagged as corroded and broken on three separate occasions between 2020 and 2023, so listen for exhaust clonks on start-up and over bumps and check that the rear silencer is still adequately supported rather than hanging on the remaining hangers. The nearside wiper blade has been noted as torn on two recent tests, and lighting issues have been a recurring theme with stop lamps failing in both 2020 and 2022, so all exterior lamps including registration plate illumination should be personally verified at the time of viewing. Tyre wear has been consistently uneven on both front edges across four separate tests, suggesting either worn front suspension bushes or tracking misalignment; check the inner and outer tread shoulders of any fitted tyres and request a wheel alignment printout if possible. Together, these checks address the specific failure and advisory patterns in the record and allow a buyer to judge whether the documented issues have been properly resolved or remain unresolved on the vehicle being offered.