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J447 OPE

1991 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,530 mi
Last recorded252,530 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 OPE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 252,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion near brake pedal not considered excessive

Fail 6 Oct 2008 252,382 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion near brake pedal not considered excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2007 247,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight patterns weak

nsf wheel slight bind

slight movement in ft ns brake pad due to wear when retaining clip was missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 247,094 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight patterns weak

nsf wheel slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2006 240,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 240,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front 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)

nsf tyre wearing low

osr flexi hose perished

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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J447 OPE is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J447 OPE, 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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J447 OPE is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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