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J694 PLJ

1991 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ694 PLJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 131,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 131,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 124,906 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,906 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 120,431 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 120,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 117,741 miles

all brake hoses perished

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

brake pad inspection difficult due to wheel trims

front registration plate cracked

gear knob broken

nearside steering rack boot damp

offside fog light slightly dim

oil leak

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

roof lining coming down in front of windscreen slightly

slight corrosion along front to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2009 117,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake hoses perished

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

brake pad inspection difficult due to wheel trims

front registration plate cracked

gear knob broken

nearside steering rack boot damp

offside fog light slightly dim

oil leak

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

roof lining coming down in front of windscreen slightly

slight corrosion along front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 112,403 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 112,401 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 109,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 104,045 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 104,042 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

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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J694 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J694 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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J694 PLJ is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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