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J418 XWG

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,313 mi
Last recorded185,313 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 XWG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 185,313 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounting plates slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 185,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounting plates slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 182,136 miles

n/s/f wing mirror backing insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounting slightly corroeded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 182,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing mirror backing insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounting slightly corroeded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 179,263 miles

n/s/f mirror backing slightly in secure

slight corrosion around top suspension mounting

slight engine oil leak on rocker top gasket

Fail 19 Dec 2008 179,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f mirror backing slightly in secure

slight corrosion around top suspension mounting

slight engine oil leak on rocker top gasket

Pass 18 Dec 2007 176,111 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner anti roll bar link rubbers slightly deterioated

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounts slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 176,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner anti roll bar link rubbers slightly deterioated

o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 173,668 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 173,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking brake has slight roughness when applied and effort is slightly low

Pass 19 Dec 2005 168,069 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 168,069 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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J418 XWG is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J418 XWG, 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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J418 XWG is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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