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F542 SJU

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 SJU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,212 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 91,276 miles

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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F542 SJU is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F542 SJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F542 SJU registered?

F542 SJU is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F542 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 SJU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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