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L101 XAC

1994 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Peugeot 405137,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 XAC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 125,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fog lamps not working.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,748 miles

Dip headlamps beam image poor, advise two new headlamp units.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

front &rear no/plates cracked

n/s door mirror glass insecure

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 12 Mar 2009 115,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front &rear no/plates cracked

n/s door mirror glass insecure

suspect front brake pads low

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,632 miles

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

front no plate cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2008 108,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate cracked, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Chips in front screen, Corrosion n/s/f chassis,Rear axle mounts worn,Tracking check.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R Brake slightly binding.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Rear shockabsorbers,lower bushes split, o/s/r tyre aged and cracked, n/s/f tyre worn outer tread, o/s/r tyre worn inner tread, Oil leaks,

Pass 4 Dec 2006 101,509 miles

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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L101 XAC is a 1994 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 137,480 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 L101 XAC, 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 32 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L101 XAC is a 1994 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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