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J878 EJS

1997 Peugeot 405

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 405123,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 EJS
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2007 117,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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J878 EJS is a 1997 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 123,013 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 J878 EJS, 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 29 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J878 EJS registered?

J878 EJS is a 1997 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J878 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J878 EJS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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