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J522 MKL

1991 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 MKL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 118,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,082 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 118,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 117,033 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2022 114,728 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,220 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front seat runner worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,664 miles

rear chassis/suspension has light corrosion present

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,760 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,935 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,538 miles

Front offside and nearside brake disc inner face worn/corroded

Front offside and nearside brake pads slightly low

nearside of steering rack slightly damp

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 97,340 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box in poor condition/deteriorated and mounting strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads slightly low

rear exhaust box and mounting bracket corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads slightly low

rear exhaust box and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,544 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads not visible through wheel

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,495 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER IS RUSTY

FRONT AND REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE TO WHEEL CYLINDER IS CORRRODED

O/S TRACK ROD END GAITOR SPLIT

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT INTERACTION WITHIN REAR LIGHTS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front track rod end cover split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front track rod end cover split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,142 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,912 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

damp stains around rear of nearside rear brake backplate

Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,855 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

damp stains around rear of nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,540 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 73,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 68,136 miles

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

injector leak off pipes 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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J522 MKL is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J522 MKL, 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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J522 MKL is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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