2007 Peugeot 207 1.4L Petrol · NG57 OJJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 4 November 2022 at 104 890 miles with no recorded defects. Earlier failures in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2020 centred on suspension components, tyre tread and exhaust leaks, but the three consecutive passes in 2020, 2021 and 2022 demonstrate an improving maintenance pattern. Mileage has risen from 72 306 miles in September 2016 to 104 890 miles in November 2022, an average of roughly 5 500 miles per year over a 19‑year lifespan. The increments between tests are modest – about 5‑7 k miles per annum – suggesting the car has been used lightly rather than subjected to periods of high mileage or long storage gaps. No abrupt spikes or unexplained gaps appear in the record. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension and anti‑roll bar linkage, which have a history of fractured coil springs (2015, 2016) and excessively worn bushes (2015, 2020). Verify that the rear tyre tread meets the 1.6 mm legal minimum, as multiple failures cited sub‑minimum depth in 2015, 2022 and earlier. Inspect the exhaust system for any lingering leaks, noting that minor central leaks persisted from 2018 to 2019 and major rear leaks were recorded in 2015 and 2016. Confirm that the off‑side rear brake is free from binding, that all direction‑indicator lenses are correctly coloured, and that the registration‑plate lamp functions. Finally, check for the presence of rear bump stops and the condition of front lower suspension arm ball joints, as their absence or wear has previously triggered failures.