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MOT History from tests of diesel PEUGEOT 405s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:62.34%
(The average a diesel PEUGEOT 405 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:2,719 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded215
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|175
Registration plate lamp issues136
Brakes imbalanced across an axle106
Headlamp aim out of alignment104
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|86
Registration plate issues64
Brake hose excessively deteriorated62
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|54
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|50
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|41
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|40
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|39
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|36
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|36
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|35
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|35
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|32
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|32
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|30
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|30
Rear brake binding30
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|29
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened29
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|26
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|23
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Front brake application uneven22
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|22
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|22
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|21
Rear brake application uneven21
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|20
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|19
Windscreen has damage18
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|18
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Emissions not tested |7.0|16
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|15
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|15
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|14
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|14
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|14
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|13
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|13
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|12
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|12
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|12
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|10
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement7
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|6
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|6
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brake hose damaged6
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|4
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|4
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|4

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