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J984 MCV

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

433,413 mi
Last recorded433,413 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 MCV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 433,413 miles

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear door can not be opened from out side

slight play in stearing rack

Fail 24 Apr 2009 133,408 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear door can not be opened from out side

slight play in stearing rack

Fail 14 May 2008 429,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror cracked

oil leaks from engine

rear wiper split

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 14 May 2008 429,490 miles

offside door mirror cracked

oil leaks from engine

rear wiper split

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 9 May 2007 125,720 miles

engine torque bush split

nearside door check strap missing

offside rear brake flexy hose perrished

oil leak from rocker cover

serpintine belt cracked

Fail 4 May 2007 125,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

engine torque reaction bush split

nearside front door check strap missing

oil leak from rocker cover

serpintine belt split and cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2006 411,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r outer door handle missing

Fail 12 Apr 2006 411,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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J984 MCV is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc 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 J984 MCV, 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 J984 MCV registered?

J984 MCV is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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