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F751 FVU

1988 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,280 mi
Last recorded174,280 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF751 FVU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 174,280 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 174,280 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 174,280 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 174,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 174,280 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 174,280 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 174,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 174,067 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 174,067 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 163,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 163,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 156,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 150,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 142,312 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2007 142,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front and both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2006 136,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 134,695 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F751 FVU is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F751 FVU, 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 F751 FVU registered?

F751 FVU is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F751 FVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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