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J583 EMV

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,478 mi
Last recorded217,478 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 EMV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 217,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside headlamp reflector's poor.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 217,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside headlamp reflector's poor.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 217,388 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 196,655 miles

24% inbalance to front brakes

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

exhaust front section corroded and repaired

fuel tank strap corroded

offside inner rack joint has slight play

offside tgrack rod end boot split

Fail 28 Nov 2006 195,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside front roadspring rusty

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside track rod end boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2006 141,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/r hand brake cable sticky

Pass 16 Feb 2006 141,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/ftrack rod end boot split

o/s/r hand brake cable sticky

Fail 15 Feb 2006 141,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/r hand brake cable sticky

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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J583 EMV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J583 EMV, 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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J583 EMV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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