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J545 RPY

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

161,375 mi
Last recorded161,375 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 RPY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 161,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 155,650 miles

chips to windsreen

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear brake back plates

corrosion to nearside rear bump stop

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

slight play in steering rack area

Fail 12 Sep 2006 155,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion around n/s/r bump stop

corrosion toboth rear brake back plates

front cross member corroded

n/s/f mud flap loose

nearside brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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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J545 RPY is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J545 RPY, 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 J545 RPY registered?

J545 RPY is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J545 RPY safe to buy?

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