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J821 DCL

1991 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,519 mi
Last recorded170,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 DCL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 170,519 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 170,519 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 158,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 151,542 miles

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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J821 DCL is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J821 DCL, 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 J821 DCL registered?

J821 DCL is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 November 1991.

Is J821 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J821 DCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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