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J175 GVV

1991 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,974 mi
Last recorded68,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 GVV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,974 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dipstick & oil cap broken

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,773 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,787 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s headlamp reflector faded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,787 miles

n/s headlamp reflector faded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,324 miles

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

headlamp reflectors dulling

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,727 miles

front suspension legs corroding

n/s headlamp reflector fading

rear flexi hoses perished

slight interaction in n/s/r light unit

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,539 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,532 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s headlamp reflector faded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,400 miles

poor beam pattern nearside headlamp

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,755 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 58,755 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,638 miles

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

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

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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J175 GVV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J175 GVV, 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 J175 GVV registered?

J175 GVV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J175 GVV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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