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F579 KNL

1988 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 KNL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,103 miles

LOW TREAD N/S/R AND SPRAE TYRE

TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOWN

Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

LOW TREAD N/S/R AND SPRAE TYRE

TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOWN

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,441 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,441 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,969 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 78,969 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 75,052 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F579 KNL is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F579 KNL, 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 F579 KNL registered?

F579 KNL is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 November 1988.

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