MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Surface corrosion to floor and chassis
Surface rust on brake pipes
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
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight leak from radiator
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
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)
Front discs corroded
NS Front tyre worn on edges
OS Front chassis weak
OS Outer gaiter cracking
Oil leak
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)
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges / Rear tyres starting to crack
Tyres: NSF 3mm OSF 3mm NSR 3mm OSR 4mm
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
o/s numberplate lamp cover missing
scratches to screen
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L987 GUC registered?
L987 GUC is a 1971 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is L987 GUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L987 GUC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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