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F761 FVU

1988 Peugeot 405

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,935 mi
Last recorded165,935 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF761 FVU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 165,935 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 165,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 161,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 161,713 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 158,592 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 158,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F761 FVU is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F761 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F761 FVU registered?

F761 FVU is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F761 FVU safe to buy?

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