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J373 OVC

1991 Peugeot 405

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,734 mi
Last recorded174,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 OVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 174,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 169,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 162,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 153,697 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 153,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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J373 OVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J373 OVC, 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 J373 OVC registered?

J373 OVC is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J373 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J373 OVC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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