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G246 WKV

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,457 mi
Last recorded191,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 191,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 186,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 175,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit object in tyre (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 175,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit object in tyre (2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 170,141 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2014 170,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 162,408 miles

crack in front number plate

front tyres worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 159,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm

slight corrosion in rear floor area

Fail 13 Nov 2012 159,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front position lamp dull

nearside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm

possible puncture in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion in rear floor area

Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2011 156,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 150,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 150,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 141,860 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 130,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 25 Nov 2008 130,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2007 118,383 miles

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

nearside washer jet part blocked

small splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 20 Nov 2007 118,383 miles

nearside washer jet part blocked

small splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 27 Nov 2006 108,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 99,668 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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G246 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G246 WKV, 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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G246 WKV is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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