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G749 UPO

1989 Peugeot 405

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,214 mi
Last recorded104,214 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 UPO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 104,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 103,609 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate is deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre sidewall is deteriorating

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 101,150 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 101,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both track rod ends boots split

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 UPO is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPO, 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 G749 UPO registered?

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

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