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J246 VHJ

1991 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

246,019 mi
Last recorded246,019 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 VHJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 246,019 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 244,408 miles

Nearside rear sills corroding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2025 244,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear sills corroding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2024 243,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 243,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 240,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 236,959 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 236,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 233,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 230,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 225,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 225,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 217,874 miles

Both front tyre wearing on its inner edges

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 217,874 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyre wearing on its inner edges

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 211,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2017 211,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2016 205,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 198,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 190,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 185,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 185,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 184,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 175,055 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 167,062 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 167,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 160,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2008 160,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 153,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 146,536 miles

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

front number plate damaged

oil leak

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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J246 VHJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J246 VHJ, 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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J246 VHJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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