Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 (2008)
2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 is a reliability concern, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 64.4%—well below the UK average of 80%—and the diesel variant fares no better at 64%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At nearly 113,000 miles on average, these cars are racking up mileage typical for their age, yet they're averaging close to one failure per vehicle, suggesting wear-related issues are catching up with them. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and gearbox, as the consistently poor pass rate points to these as weak spots in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 116 | 64% | 0.93 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 79.6% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 vehicles fall between 91,923 and 132,650 miles.
2008 Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 — Still on the Road
42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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