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F518 FAV

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,009 mi
Last recorded50,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 FAV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2010 50,009 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2010 50,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,631 miles

2) N/S/R and O/S/R barake pipes rusty.

3) O/S/F driveshaft gaiter cracked and deteriorating.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 48,627 miles

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

1) Rear surface of N/S/F brake discs showing sings of rust and corrosion.

2) N/S/R and O/S/R barake pipes rusty.

3) O/S/F driveshaft gaiter cracked and deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,852 miles

all suspension bushes perished due to age

body corrosion evident

both headlight reflectors very poor

front brake discs very corroded/inner surfaces

n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,007 miles

1) Handbrake lever pivot worn. † †2) Oil leaks engine bay area. † †3) Some inbalance front brakes.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1) Handbrake lever pivot worn. † †2) Oil leaks engine bay area. † †3) Some inbalance front brakes.

Pass 15 May 2006 42,541 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

†Pipe to O/S/F flexi-hose quite corroded.

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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F518 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F518 FAV, 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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F518 FAV is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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