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J1 VDY

1994 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 405137,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VDY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,729 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 101,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,934 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 95,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2008 880,279 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 880,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,621 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 80,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,730 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 71,724 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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J1 VDY is a 1994 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 137,480 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 J1 VDY, 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 32 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 VDY registered?

J1 VDY is a 1994 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is J1 VDY safe to buy?

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