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F290 GWV

1988 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

201,375 mi
Last recorded201,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 GWV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 201,375 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 198,482 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 198,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 196,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 196,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 192,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 192,685 miles

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

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

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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F290 GWV is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F290 GWV, 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 F290 GWV registered?

F290 GWV is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F290 GWV safe to buy?

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