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F503 XFY

1988 Peugeot 405

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 XFY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2005 158,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 158,511 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine has a bad oil leak.

o/s/r flexy brake pipe is cracked and perished.

under side of vehicle has been under silled.

under side of vehicle is rusty in place's.

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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F503 XFY is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F503 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F503 XFY?

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What year was F503 XFY registered?

F503 XFY is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F503 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F503 XFY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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