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F195 WVG

1988 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 WVG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,455 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and in tread

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 10 Oct 2009 71,411 miles

Coolant leak

nearside headlamp reflector slightly detereorated

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2008 71,396 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,304 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp reflector deterioated

Fail 12 Oct 2007 71,304 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp reflector deterioated

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,248 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp reflector detereoating

Fail 10 Oct 2006 71,248 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front head lamp reflector detereoating but light out put & pattern ok

Pass 8 Oct 2005 70,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 70,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F195 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F195 WVG, 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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F195 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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