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J378 DCD

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

190,270 mi
Last recorded190,270 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 DCD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 190,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 188,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 184,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 183,088 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2023 183,088 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe p\s pipes fouling at front subframe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded next to inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 182,153 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer sills corroded both sides

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Jul 2021 178,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020 173,102 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 170,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside front brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

middle and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 170,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to offside front brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

middle and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 169,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 168,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 166,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 166,169 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 164,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 162,692 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 159,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 156,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 153,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 150,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 145,090 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 145,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 140,957 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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J378 DCD is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J378 DCD, 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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J378 DCD is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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