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J197 OSW

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,559 mi
Last recorded153,559 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 OSW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2007 153,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 136,291 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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J197 OSW is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J197 OSW, 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 J197 OSW registered?

J197 OSW is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J197 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J197 OSW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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