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G527 VHU

1989 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

134,580 mi
Last recorded134,580 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 VHU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 130,390 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion metal brake pipes inc n/s/f & front to rear , flexible hoses cracking.

handbrake poor at lever

no spare wheel

petrol smell,heavy oil leaks difficult to check for fuel leaks.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 130,389 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion metal brake pipes inc n/s/f & front to rear , flexible hoses cracking.

handbrake poor at lever

no spare wheel

petrol smell,heavy oil leaks difficult to check for fuel leaks.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 125,069 miles

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Fail 30 Nov 2006 125,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

metal fuel pipes corrosion

no spare

off side rear sill corrosion

oil over car

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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G527 VHU is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G527 VHU, 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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What year was G527 VHU registered?

G527 VHU is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G527 VHU safe to buy?

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