2008 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · MK08 KHO

The vehicle presents a marginally roadworthy state, though the recent history indicates a concerning trend regarding engine combustion efficiency. While it passed the most recent September 2025 test at 87,670 miles, the failure just five days prior at 87,630 miles highlights significant engine management issues. The subsequent pass addressed only minor peripheral faults like a rear stop lamp and a perished tyre, while the underlying failure involving carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and lambda readings suggests a persistent fuel-mixture problem that requires diagnostic attention. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 87,670 miles is notably low, averaging fewer than 5,000 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent usage of roughly 2,300 miles per year between 2023 and 2025, yet the recurring mentions of cracking nearside rear tyres across 2024 and 2025 confirm that the vehicle is suffering from dry rot and material fatigue despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must inspect the suspension and exhaust system thoroughly, as the record shows a history of worn ball joints and failing anti-roll bar linkage covers. The 2023 failure of the offside lower suspension arm ball joint indicates that the front end is reaching the end of its service life. More critically, the 2025 emission failure and the inoperative engine management light point toward a faulty oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, or fuel system de-fault. Any physical inspection should verify if the emission issues were truly rectified or merely masked to pass the MOT..