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J405 HMR

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 HMR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal spongy

engine emits blue smoke but not excessive enough to fail retest

Fail 17 Jun 2010 84,250 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,278 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

cannot see front pads to check

cannot see rear flexi brake hoses,pressure tested only

Fail 23 Jun 2009 83,278 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot see front pads to check

cannot see rear flexi brake hoses,pressure tested only

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,107 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

difficult to inspect rear brake hoses due to location

Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal slightly spongy

difficult to inspect rear brake hoses due to location

Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,286 miles

nearside steering track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2006 79,286 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside steering track rod end dust cover split

rear foot brake efficiency low on offside

screen wash poor

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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J405 HMR is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J405 HMR, 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 J405 HMR registered?

J405 HMR is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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