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E829 JGM

1988 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,169 mi
Last recorded50,169 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 405114,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE829 JGM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside indicator and nearside front sidelight affected by opperation of horn.

offside inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 50,169 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside indicator and nearside front sidelight affected by opperation of horn.

offside inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,573 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,838 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,541 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 43,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E829 JGM is a 1988 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 114,624 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 E829 JGM, 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 38 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E829 JGM registered?

E829 JGM is a 1988 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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