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J889 BWP

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 BWP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lots of corrosion on underside at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,285 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,345 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,191 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,879 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 94,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,550 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 91,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 88,310 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J889 BWP is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J889 BWP, 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 J889 BWP registered?

J889 BWP is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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