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J726 MFH

1991 Peugeot 405

Beige Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,816 mi
Last recorded88,816 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ726 MFH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil residue

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,370 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,138 miles

nearside front mirror covered

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear covered (8.1.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,173 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded and deteriorating

residue lower gearbox

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,741 miles

oily residue lower gearbox

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,731 miles

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

oily residue lower gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,285 miles

both front tyres are worn too 1.8mm

brake fluid appears to be over filled

nearside front washer jet could do with adjustment ( fluid is still getting onto the screen)

offside front arm rear bush debonding

oily residue lower sump and gearbox

seapage from nearside front steering rack gator

slight wheel bind offside rear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,176 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished

near side front steering rack gaiter appears to big and squashed

near side windscreen washer could do with attension

oily residue around sump gasket

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,424 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,114 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside steering rack and gaiter damp

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,755 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,571 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2007 81,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,081 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2006 79,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes binding slightly

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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J726 MFH is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J726 MFH, 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 J726 MFH registered?

J726 MFH is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J726 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J726 MFH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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