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J268 THN

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 THN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 179,148 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link securing bolt fitted is incorrect/missing shoulder allowing slight movement in bush

Fail 6 Oct 2007 178,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link securing bolt fitted is incorrect/missing shoulder allowing slight movement in bush

Pass 7 Oct 2006 170,136 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Oct 2005 159,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J268 THN is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel 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 J268 THN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J268 THN registered?

J268 THN is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 October 1991.

Is J268 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J268 THN 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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