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F160 TWP

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 TWP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,997 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2026 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r sill corroded and underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

underbody and rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,459 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear outer sills in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,045 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion rear outer sills in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with side lights (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,242 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,241 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,001 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,781 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,781 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 74,502 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 74,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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F160 TWP is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F160 TWP, 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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F160 TWP is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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