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H493 GDE

1991 Peugeot 405

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,604 mi
Last recorded177,604 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 GDE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 177,604 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 168,430 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 168,416 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 162,980 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 162,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 154,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 145,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 137,149 miles

Nearside 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.

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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H493 GDE is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 133,152 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 H493 GDE, 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 35 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H493 GDE is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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