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F147 WCX

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,868 mi
Last recorded65,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 WCX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,674 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,127 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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F147 WCX is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 128,818 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 F147 WCX, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F147 WCX registered?

F147 WCX is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F147 WCX safe to buy?

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