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H726 HBJ

1991 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

193,551 mi
Last recorded193,551 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 HBJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 193,551 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s handbrake cable chaffing on brke pipe bracket

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2008 193,551 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s handbrake cable chaffing on brke pipe bracket

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2007 187,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 187,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 177,445 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 177,445 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 177,445 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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H726 HBJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H726 HBJ, 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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H726 HBJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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