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F278 YHD

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,359 mi
Last recorded96,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 YHD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,359 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 96,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 95,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 92,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

near side door mirror cracked = held together †by tape.

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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F278 YHD is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F278 YHD, 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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What year was F278 YHD registered?

F278 YHD is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F278 YHD safe to buy?

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