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J117 RVC

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 RVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,561 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever high,n/s and o/s front chassis corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2008 86,549 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever high,n/s and o/s front chassis corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2007 84,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 80,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 77,304 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 77,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J117 RVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J117 RVC, 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 J117 RVC registered?

J117 RVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J117 RVC safe to buy?

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