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F140 RFA

1988 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 RFA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2005 126,958 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 126,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

all front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion (all pipes appear within limits)

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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F140 RFA is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F140 RFA, 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 F140 RFA registered?

F140 RFA is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F140 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F140 RFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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