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J578 RDV

1991 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

154,496 mi
Last recorded154,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 RDV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 154,496 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 153,083 miles

as per original test

Fail 26 Jul 2007 153,081 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 151,837 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 15 Jun 2006 151,722 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency on limit

both front tyre pressures low

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 149,700 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 149,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J578 RDV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J578 RDV, 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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J578 RDV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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