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F280 RTC

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

199,362 mi
Last recorded199,362 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 RTC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 199,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 199,347 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 198,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 198,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 196,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 195,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 195,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 192,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 192,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 190,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 187,580 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 187,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 184,025 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 184,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 179,841 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 179,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F280 RTC is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F280 RTC, 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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F280 RTC is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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