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K894 EYR

1971 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,126 mi
Last recorded216,126 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 405150,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK894 EYR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 216,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plate light needs slight attention

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 208,369 miles

Serious engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 201,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

body starting to corrode

exhaust mountings in poor condition

headlinning adrift obscuring view from interior rear view mirror

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear brake imbalance

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 30 Nov 2010 201,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

body starting to corrode

exhaust mountings in poor condition

headlinning adrift obscuring view from interior rear view mirror

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear brake imbalance

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 17 Sep 2009 198,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Roof linning starting to drop

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 198,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Roof linning starting to drop

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 190,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 190,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 182,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 170,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 170,358 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 161,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 161,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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K894 EYR is a 1971 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 150,154 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 K894 EYR, 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 55 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K894 EYR registered?

K894 EYR is a 1971 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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