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G741 PKJ

1989 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,633 mi
Last recorded93,633 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 405128,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 PKJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 93,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 93,005 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 93,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,980 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 88,976 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,351 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 61,453 miles

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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G741 PKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 128,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G741 PKJ, 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 37 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G741 PKJ registered?

G741 PKJ is a 1989 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 September 1989.

Is G741 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G741 PKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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