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J273 THN

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 THN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 140,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 140,691 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 140,683 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 140,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 136,656 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 136,448 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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J273 THN is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J273 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.

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What year was J273 THN registered?

J273 THN is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J273 THN safe to buy?

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