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F42 SLJ

1988 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,630 mi
Last recorded127,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 SLJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 127,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exaust rattling on underbody

Near side front brake, signs of running hot

Near side rear tyre on tread limit

Rear number plate damaged

Slight oil weep from both rear shock absorbers

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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F42 SLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F42 SLJ, 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 F42 SLJ registered?

F42 SLJ is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F42 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 SLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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