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G890 VMP

1989 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,021 mi
Last recorded140,021 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 VMP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 140,021 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

corrosion:- both front sections of front to rear metal brake pipes. both front metal brake pipes, both rear brake backplates

fluid contamination no. 4 injector [?oil/diesel?]

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering

slight play offside front lower ball joint

washer performance poor

Fail 8 Dec 2008 140,021 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

corrosion:- both front sections of front to rear metal brake pipes. both front metal brake pipes, both rear brake backplates

fluid contamination nearside rear brake backplate

fluid contamination no. 4 injector [?oil/diesel?]

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering

slight play offside front lower ball joint

washer performance poor

Pass 7 Dec 2007 134,082 miles

cv grease on offside front hub assembly

offside rear brake backplate rusty

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2007 134,082 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

cv grease on offside front hub assembly

front numberplate cracked

offside rear brake backplate rusty

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 126,254 miles

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Pass 7 Dec 2005 121,006 miles

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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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G890 VMP is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G890 VMP, 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 G890 VMP registered?

G890 VMP is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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