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J951 GOW

1991 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

185,840 mi
Last recorded185,840 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 GOW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 185,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 185,828 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2006 185,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

ign switch do not return after engine started

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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J951 GOW is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J951 GOW, 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 J951 GOW registered?

J951 GOW is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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