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F812 DBU

1988 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF812 DBU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 144,966 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,956 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,940 miles

n/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,620 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 129,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,835 miles

Battery insecure

advise offside rear door will not open from outside

Fail 11 Jan 2011 123,648 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

advise offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,634 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 118,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 116,409 miles

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

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

advise front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 114,928 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 112,123 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 112,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006

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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F812 DBU is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F812 DBU, 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 F812 DBU registered?

F812 DBU is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F812 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F812 DBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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