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J620 UBM

1991 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

325,426 mi
Last recorded325,426 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 UBM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 325,426 miles

both rear chassis legs corroding badly

front/rear brake pipes corroding at front joints

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

nearside rearindicator intensity poor

Fail 27 Apr 2011 325,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear chassis legs corroding badly

front /rear brake pipes corroding at front jionts

n/s/r door doesnt open from inner or outer handles

n/s/r indicator intensity poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 302,400 miles

handbrake cables sound very rough when operated

n/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

o/s/f subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2010 302,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake cables sound very rough when operated

n/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly

o/s/f subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2009 275,281 miles

beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

long travel on handbrake lever

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm in centre of tread area

Fail 28 Apr 2009 275,281 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

long travel on handbrake lever

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm in centre of tread area

Pass 18 Apr 2008 245,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 219,395 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2007 216,708 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine temp is very high.

Pas rack / ram leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2006 189,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 189,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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J620 UBM is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J620 UBM, 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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J620 UBM is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 October 1991.

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