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G749 EHG

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,166 mi
Last recorded189,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 EHG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 189,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 188,364 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 188,364 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 185,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 181,380 miles

heavy oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 177,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 174,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 171,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,682 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2011 166,432 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 163,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 159,940 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 155,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 155,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 150,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged.

nail in tyre

nearside front side light slightly dim.

oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 150,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged.

nail in tyre

near side front side light dim

oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

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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G749 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G749 EHG, 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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G749 EHG is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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