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G256 YDP

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,493 mi
Last recorded180,493 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 YDP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 180,493 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wing and corner of bonnet damaged....lower ball joint metal heat shields corroded..slight oil leaks

o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 28 Oct 2009 180,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

unable to open osr door from outside /nsf wing damaged /

Pass 31 Oct 2008 175,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 175,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front springs corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded

brake pipes under sealed

damage to near side front wing

front brake hoses perished

front discs heavily corroded and worn

front number plate in poor condition

hand brake cable outer outer casing damaged

off side cv boot perished

off side outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2007 169,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsf accident damage /slight damage osf seatbelt /oil getting low /ns outer sill damaged /slight damage front reg plate /front discs rusty /brake pipes painted

slight side to side handbrake

Fail 19 Oct 2007 169,051 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsf accident damage /slight damage osf seatbelt /oil getting low /ns outer sill damaged /slight damage front reg plate /front discs rusty /brake pipes painted

slight side to side handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2006 164,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 164,096 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 159,535 miles

Brake and fuel pipes have been greased

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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G256 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G256 YDP, 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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G256 YDP is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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