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F623 PKX

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,147 mi
Last recorded158,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 PKX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 158,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 158,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of sill to under sill area not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill and under sill area corroded and covered in filler and underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 153,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 151,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust leaking on joints

Fail 11 Sep 2020 151,583 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns body sill at rear . ns and os front chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to boot floor

exhaust leaks on joints

Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns body sill at rear . ns and os front chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to boot floor

exhaust leaks on joints

Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe to load sensing valve and front to rear pipes at front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion also starting to appear to under side of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front top suspension strut mount has slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 148,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank straps corroding , also fuel lines starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,114 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 139,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 139,445 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 126,133 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 126,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,105 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 125,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 118,226 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 114,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 114,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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F623 PKX is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F623 PKX, 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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F623 PKX is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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