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J366 EJX

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

276,187 mi
Last recorded276,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ366 EJX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 276,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and under body (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 274,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 270,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 267,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 263,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 256,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 255,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 251,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 247,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 244,356 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to check rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 236,892 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 236,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 228,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 228,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 223,268 miles

both headlight beam patterns getting poor near side tyre down to 2mm wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2012 221,227 miles

very slight earth fault on o/s/r lightheadlight beam pattern weak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 219,535 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small hole in n/s/f seat belt butten

Pass 23 Aug 2010 216,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlight reflecters getting poor no reversing lights

Pass 3 Sep 2009 210,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 203,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 203,868 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 195,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 187,287 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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J366 EJX is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J366 EJX, 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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J366 EJX is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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