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F531 WRM

1989 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,177 mi
Last recorded193,177 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 WRM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 193,177 miles

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 24 Mar 2009 193,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2008 191,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 187,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 181,835 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 181,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s t/rod end boot 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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F531 WRM is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F531 WRM, 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 F531 WRM registered?

F531 WRM is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F531 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F531 WRM shows 6 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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