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M132 LYH

1971 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,716 mi
Last recorded187,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Peugeot 405150,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM132 LYH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 187,716 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

WIPER BLADES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 31 May 2013 187,707 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

WIPER BLADES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 20 Apr 2012 185,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 180,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 177,599 miles

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

O/S/F SHOCK SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 18 May 2009 172,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 167,589 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 167,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING

N/S/F TYRE LOW

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 160,719 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006

exhaust rusting

oil leak

small chips in screen

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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M132 LYH is a 1971 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M132 LYH, 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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M132 LYH is a 1971 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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