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F235 MPJ

1988 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,554 mi
Last recorded172,554 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 MPJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 172,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear beam axel corroding

Spare tyre defective

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2006 172,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear beam axle corroding

Spare tyre defective

Nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

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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F235 MPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F235 MPJ, 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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What year was F235 MPJ registered?

F235 MPJ is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F235 MPJ safe to buy?

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