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K489 GRW

1993 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2005
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 405136,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 GRW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2005 123,305 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 123,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

wear developing on front brake discs

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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K489 GRW is a 1993 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 136,637 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 K489 GRW, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K489 GRW registered?

K489 GRW is a 1993 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K489 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K489 GRW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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