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J856 WUK

1991 Peugeot 405

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 WUK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 128,936 miles

centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

front of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Jan 2009 128,936 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

front of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Dec 2008 128,695 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 124,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,960 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 115,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 114,748 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 114,676 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J856 WUK is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J856 WUK, 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 J856 WUK registered?

J856 WUK is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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