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E547 KKV

1988 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 KKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 93,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,818 miles

Front brake pads are worn low

Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers are weak in operation

Both sills are damaged

Front brake pads are worn low

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2012 89,086 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 89,086 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,925 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 77,409 miles

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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E547 KKV is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E547 KKV, 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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E547 KKV is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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