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M226 PBU

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 PBU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,377 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 114,159 miles

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front bumper insecure on offside

front number plate brokrn

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside front indicator secured with tape

offside door mirror cover insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2008 114,158 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front bumper insecure on offside

front no plate broken

front suspension crossmember corroded at centre

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside indicator secured with tape

nearside rear tyre perished

offside door mirror cover insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,389 miles

Advisory items as per test number.380421747419

Fail 29 Aug 2007 113,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front headlight reflectors deteriorated.

Both front tyres perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disks have corrosion on inner faces.

Front wiper rubbers separating off blades

Nearsid rear tyre heavily perished.

Nearside front wing mirror shattered.

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Power steering pipes corroded

Spare tyre flat

Various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2006 111,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres devoid of tread on edges

impact damage to front bumper ,front wing and areas of underside

power steering pipework corroded and drive belt not fitted correctly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 111,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres devoid of tread on edges

impact damage to front bumper ,front wing and areas of underside

power steering pipework corroded and drive belt not fitted correctly

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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M226 PBU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 134,909 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 M226 PBU, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M226 PBU registered?

M226 PBU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M226 PBU safe to buy?

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