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F986 STR

1989 Peugeot 405

Beige Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,759 mi
Last recorded136,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 STR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 136,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 136,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 136,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake pad sensor wires broken

corrosion/damage; rear arches, front bumper, n/s/r door

eng oil leak, temp fuel cep damaged, idle irratic

exh rattle & knocking

front brake imb high, n/s/f brake slight bind, all discs deteriorating

front fog lights n/w, o/s h/lamp adj knob broken, o/s taillight slightly affected by ind, o/s h/lamp chipped

n/s mirror missing, o/s mirror damaged

n/s/f door int handle loose, o/s/f door int lock knob missing, o/s/f elec window n/w, int carpets wet, roof lining poor cond

spare tyre worn, both rear tyres deteriorating, n/s/r tyre underinflated, o/s/f tyre valve dust cap missing

washer jets loose, front no plate cracked & loose

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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F986 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F986 STR, 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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What year was F986 STR registered?

F986 STR is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F986 STR safe to buy?

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