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J986 FEU

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 FEU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

oil leak dipstick

oil leak sump

Pass 7 Nov 2007 138,643 miles

brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2007 138,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear chassis leg some corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2005 128,159 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2005 128,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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J986 FEU is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J986 FEU, 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 J986 FEU registered?

J986 FEU is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J986 FEU safe to buy?

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