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J523 TOG

1991 Peugeot 405

Brown Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,098 mi
Last recorded229,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 TOG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 229,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight bind front offside brake

Fail 3 Aug 2007 228,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 221,115 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 221,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J523 TOG is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Brown with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J523 TOG, 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 J523 TOG registered?

J523 TOG is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is J523 TOG safe to buy?

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