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J688 PLJ

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 PLJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 132,707 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 127,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 123,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 121,007 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 121,007 miles

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

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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J688 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J688 PLJ, 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 J688 PLJ registered?

J688 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J688 PLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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