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F388 VFA

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,217 mi
Last recorded126,217 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 VFA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 126,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 124,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 124,979 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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F388 VFA is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F388 VFA, 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 F388 VFA registered?

F388 VFA is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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