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F232 YEL

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 YEL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,084 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc fitted preventing full inspection

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

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

exhaust getting rusty

front brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank retaining straps very rusty

rear of n/s sill rusted, repair A.S.A.P.

rear of o/s sill/door step getting rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

NOTE plastic covers etc fitted preventing full inspection

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front brake hose perishing, replace A.S.A.P.

exhaust getting rusty

front brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank retaining straps very rusty

rear of n/s sill rusted, repair A.S.A.P.

rear of o/s sill/door step getting rusty

Pass 23 May 2007 69,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 69,183 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 56,023 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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F232 YEL is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F232 YEL, 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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F232 YEL is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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