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J371 WEV

1991 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ371 WEV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 143,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

boot struts defective

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2005 143,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J371 WEV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J371 WEV, 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 J371 WEV registered?

J371 WEV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J371 WEV safe to buy?

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