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G173 VCU

1990 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,687 mi
Last recorded215,687 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 405132,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 VCU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 215,687 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 206,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 195,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 184,936 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 184,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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G173 VCU is a 1990 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G173 VCU, 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 G173 VCU registered?

G173 VCU is a 1990 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G173 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G173 VCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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