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J79 UTF

1992 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Peugeot 405135,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 UTF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2006 128,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and has nail in

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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J79 UTF is a 1992 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,544 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 J79 UTF, 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 34 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79 UTF registered?

J79 UTF is a 1992 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J79 UTF safe to buy?

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