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J255 CHX

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 CHX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,798 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 132,791 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 129,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 125,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 125,256 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 120,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 120,680 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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J255 CHX is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J255 CHX, 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 J255 CHX registered?

J255 CHX is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J255 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 CHX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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