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F31 OVS

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 OVS
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 63,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,298 miles

slight rear brake imbalance, recomend strip & check brakes

Fail 24 May 2016 63,266 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance, recomend strip & check brakes

Pass 8 May 2015 62,628 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,298 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 62,284 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2013 61,910 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2013 61,910 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 61,479 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2012 61,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 60,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,161 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,161 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,926 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,456 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,456 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside & nearside track rod end dust covers split

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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F31 OVS is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F31 OVS, 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 F31 OVS registered?

F31 OVS is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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