Peugeot 407 (2011)
2011 Peugeot 407
CarHunch analysed 333 real MOT records for the 2011 Peugeot 407.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 333 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2011 Peugeot 407 passes its MOT first time just 75.9% of the time, trailing the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 40.8% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd typically expect. This reliability gap suggests you're buying into a car that will need more remedial work than average.
At 87,793 miles on average, these 407s show typical wear for their age, but the real worry is the 3.56 failures per vehicle and particularly the 17.6 advisories, indicating widespread minor issues accumulating across the fleet. Before committing to one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection by a Peugeot specialist, as the high advisory count points to corrosion, fluid leaks, and suspension wear that won't stop you driving but will cost you money to fix.
The 2011 Peugeot 407 has a decent first-time pass rate (75.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 333 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 333 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Before you buy a 2011 Peugeot 407
Based on MOT data from 333 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (98%) | 326 | 76% | 3.55 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 68,393 Peugeot 407 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Peugeot 407 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Peugeot 407 vehicles fall between 61,955 and 107,005 miles.
2011 Peugeot 407 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2011 Peugeot 407s are still active.
162 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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