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K121 BNV

1993 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 405136,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 BNV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 145,711 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 145,694 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 133,762 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 133,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 125,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 120,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K121 BNV is a 1993 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 136,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K121 BNV, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K121 BNV registered?

K121 BNV is a 1993 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 January 1993.

Is K121 BNV safe to buy?

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