1991 Peugeot 405 SRi review from UK and Ireland
"Great for long distance touring rather than town"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel injection control unit failed.
Sunroof failed to operate properly.
Heater fan stopped working.
Both rear brake calipers failed.
Badly born front brake disks.
Front engine mounting broke twice.
Oil switch leaked badly.
Clutch cable/pedal clip broke twice.
Starter motor failed.
Alternator failed.
Timing belt renewed twice.
General comments?
I don't trust this car.
Silly little things let it down.
However, It is incredibly comfortable.
Not a mark of rust on this car.
Drives beautiful on long distance.
33 miles to the gallon average.
Bags of room inside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2002 |