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J962 BRB

1991 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,369 mi
Last recorded176,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 BRB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2006 176,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade conditions not checked

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

offside front headlight beam pattern slightly dim

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear shock obsorber slightly wet

oil leak at engine bay top & bottom

slight perishing offside front flexable brake hose

slight play between steering column & steering wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2006 176,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade conditions not checked

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

offside front headlight beam pattern slightly dim

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside rear shock obsorber slightly wet

oil leak at engine bay top & bottom

slight perishing offside front flexable brake hose

slight play between steering column & steering wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2005 165,383 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 165,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

excesss oil leaks from engine, gearbox

n/s door door damaged

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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J962 BRB is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J962 BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J962 BRB registered?

J962 BRB is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J962 BRB safe to buy?

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