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F839 PHX

1988 Peugeot 405

Beige Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,526 mi
Last recorded51,526 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 PHX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,526 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear coroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak to engine and gearbox

Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,526 miles

Fuel pipe insecure tank filler neck (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear coroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak to engine and gearbox

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,885 miles

advise slight cracks in rear tyres

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise slight cracks in rear tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,859 miles

n/s/f o/s/f vehicle structure has slight corrosion

small cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,859 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f o/s/f vehicle structure has slight corrosion

small cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,044 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,970 miles

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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F839 PHX is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 F839 PHX, 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 F839 PHX registered?

F839 PHX is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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