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E785 NEW

1988 Peugeot 405

Bronze Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,994 mi
Last recorded54,994 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 NEW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 54,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake cable corroded

keeps cutting out

wheel trims fitted

Fail 23 May 2008 54,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake cable corroded

keeps cutting out

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 51,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E785 NEW is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Bronze with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E785 NEW, 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 E785 NEW registered?

E785 NEW is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E785 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E785 NEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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