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J217 PRW

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 PRW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 120,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

front brakes slight binding

front number small crack but secure

Pass 8 Oct 2007 117,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front num der plate inscure

petrol tank strap rusting

Pass 7 Oct 2006 115,268 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 115,268 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brakers binding slightly. Clutch pedal rubber missing. Clutch stiff operation and bit low to floor. Only one wheel trim fitted to offside rear.

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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J217 PRW is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J217 PRW, 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 J217 PRW registered?

J217 PRW is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J217 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J217 PRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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