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J144 RVC

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 RVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,045 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake readings low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,686 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,629 miles

All tyres perishing

corrosion to front lower cross member

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 98,405 miles

nearside rear suspension arm bearing worn

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,031 miles

O/S inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,511 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,493 miles

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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J144 RVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J144 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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J144 RVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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