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E257 MCR

1988 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

183,853 mi
Last recorded183,853 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 MCR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 183,853 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear indicator lens slight damage

slight damage rear number plate

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2009 183,684 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear indicator lens slight damage

slight damage rear number plate

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 172,744 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 172,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear number plate lights reacting with indicators

Pass 16 Oct 2007 160,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 160,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 149,937 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 149,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 149,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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E257 MCR is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 114,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E257 MCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E257 MCR registered?

E257 MCR is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E257 MCR safe to buy?

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