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J533 TAJ

1991 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,663 mi
Last recorded160,663 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 TAJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 160,663 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 160,663 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 155,383 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 155,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake propertion valve may requre attension

Pass 14 Aug 2006 150,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 150,994 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front bottom ball joint has slight wear

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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J533 TAJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Grey 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 J533 TAJ, 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 J533 TAJ registered?

J533 TAJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J533 TAJ safe to buy?

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