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F262 JHR

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,728 mi
Last recorded196,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 JHR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 196,728 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 195,691 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 194,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 193,042 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front lower wishbone bushes worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 193,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn

front lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2008 190,602 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s hand brake slightly stiff

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2007 185,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 185,866 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 185,866 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rad.cap leaking,rad.fan not working.

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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F262 JHR is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F262 JHR, 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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F262 JHR is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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