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F566 MLL

1988 Peugeot 405

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 MLL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 145,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside structure and components covered in grease

Various welded repairs covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 144,962 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,906 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 144,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 144,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 142,847 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,413 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 142,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 141,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 140,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 139,420 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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F566 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F566 MLL, 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 F566 MLL registered?

F566 MLL is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F566 MLL safe to buy?

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