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L987 GUC

1971 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,044 mi
Last recorded223,044 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 405150,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 GUC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 223,044 miles

Surface corrosion to floor and chassis

Surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2015 223,044 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven Slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Surface corrosion to floor and chassis

Surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2014 217,916 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from radiator

Fail 14 Oct 2014 217,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 5 Nov 2013 212,451 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 212,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 206,694 miles

Front discs corroded

NS Front tyre worn on edges

OS Front chassis weak

OS Outer gaiter cracking

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 198,872 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 198,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 188,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 179,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges / Rear tyres starting to crack

Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 3mm OSR 4mm

Pass 10 Nov 2008 167,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 148,945 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s numberplate lamp cover missing

scratches to screen

Fail 11 Dec 2007 148,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s numberplate lamp cover missing

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

scratches to screen

Pass 22 Nov 2006 124,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 124,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L987 GUC is a 1971 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 150,154 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 L987 GUC, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L987 GUC is a 1971 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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