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G168 DFA

1990 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,516 mi
Last recorded87,516 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 405132,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 DFA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 87,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,454 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,984 miles

front subframe starting to get badly corroded in places but not holed

Fail 11 Oct 2007 86,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 86,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s & n/s front iner wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 2 Nov 2006 86,777 miles

o/s & n/s front iner wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Oct 2005 86,516 miles

front and rear subframes badly corroded front cross member corroded

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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G168 DFA is a 1990 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 132,999 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 G168 DFA, 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 36 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G168 DFA registered?

G168 DFA is a 1990 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G168 DFA safe to buy?

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