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H801 JPG

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,649 mi
Last recorded186,649 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 JPG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 186,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 182,637 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 182,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both Front Lower Ball Joint Boots Perished

Both Front Seat Belts Starting To Fray

Both Rear Tyres Perished & Close To Tread Wear Indicators

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Boot Perished

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link To Rubber Bush Starting To Perish

Oil Leak

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Slight Corrosion On Front - Rear Metal Brake Pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2012 178,550 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Fail 18 Dec 2012 178,550 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 174,332 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 174,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 71,180 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside outer cv boot weeping

Pass 14 Dec 2009 166,919 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 160,939 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 160,939 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear door does not open from inside

offside front/rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 153,834 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked,heavy oil leaks,exhaust corroded,rear axle corroded,no plate bulbs dim,offside rear shock absorber damp,nearside front shock damp

Pass 10 Jan 2007 146,701 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front indicator damaged

radaitor in poor condition

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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H801 JPG is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H801 JPG, 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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H801 JPG is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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