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J366 MEC

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,721 mi
Last recorded221,721 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ366 MEC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 221,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 221,721 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jan 2008 220,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 214,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J366 MEC 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 50%.

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 J366 MEC, 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 J366 MEC registered?

J366 MEC is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J366 MEC safe to buy?

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