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F212 WVG

1988 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,785 mi
Last recorded45,785 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 WVG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,785 miles

front to rear fuel pipes x 2 corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes x 2 corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,086 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 45,085 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

offside front wiper blade scraping on screen

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,790 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank mounting bracket

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,372 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

offside & nearside cv gaitors perished

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

offside & nearside cv gaitors perished

Pass 1 May 2008 43,520 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 43,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,942 miles

offside & nearside CV boots perished

offside & nearside rear outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2007 42,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside & nearside CV boots perished

offside & nearside rear outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,433 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside & nearside outer cv gaitors perished

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

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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F212 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F212 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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F212 WVG is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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