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H979 MEY

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

156,286 mi
Last recorded156,286 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 MEY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2008 156,286 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 139,155 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perrished

front brakes out of ballance 21 %

Fail 12 Mar 2007 139,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brakes out of ballance 20%

front flexi brake hoses perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 133,048 miles

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

Parking 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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H979 MEY is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H979 MEY, 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 H979 MEY registered?

H979 MEY is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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