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J890 GFR

1989 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,665 mi
Last recorded181,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 GFR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 181,665 miles

bad earth from rear lights

both front brake flexis cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and damaged on outer sidewall

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

tight spots in steering

Fail 16 May 2006 181,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bad oil leak from engine

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and damaged on outer sidewall

tight spots in steering

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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J890 GFR is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J890 GFR, 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 J890 GFR registered?

J890 GFR is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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