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H538 KKV

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,948 mi
Last recorded155,948 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 KKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2006 155,948 miles

all underneath brake pipes corroding

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split

o/s track rod gaitor split

smell of diesel under bonnet no leaks noticed

Fail 6 May 2006 155,928 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower engine mount in poor condition.

N/s/f lower swivel joint gaitor split.Slight leak from P/A/S ram.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S Track rod end gaitor split.

Slight lift n/s/f and o/s/f strut mountings.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 155,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel high

light corrosion rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f lower swivel joint gaitor split

o/s track rod end gaitor split

slight leak from power stearing ram

slight lift in n/s/f strut mounting

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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H538 KKV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H538 KKV, 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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What year was H538 KKV registered?

H538 KKV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H538 KKV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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