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G181 VPL

1990 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 405132,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 73,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,651 miles

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

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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G181 VPL is a 1990 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G181 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G181 VPL registered?

G181 VPL is a 1990 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G181 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G181 VPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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