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J285 RWK

1991 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 RWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 141,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 141,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,246 miles

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

various slight oil weeps

Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,500 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 133,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 131,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 130,169 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 130,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 120,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 120,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear subframe and rear chassis

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

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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J285 RWK is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J285 RWK, 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 J285 RWK registered?

J285 RWK is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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