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J781 CHX

1991 Peugeot 405

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,145 mi
Last recorded230,145 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 CHX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 230,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 230,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 215,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 201,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 191,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 183,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 176,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 175,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 172,968 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 172,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 171,781 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 171,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 170,673 miles

Near side wiper blade rubber torn

Some play off side steering rack/arm ?

Fail 8 Aug 2012 170,673 miles

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

Near side wiper blade rubber torn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Some play off side steering rack/arm ?

Pass 15 Aug 2011 169,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 166,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 166,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 162,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 160,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 160,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Aug 2007 157,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 154,565 miles

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

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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J781 CHX is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J781 CHX, 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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J781 CHX is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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