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M237 VWB

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,174 mi
Last recorded115,174 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 VWB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 115,174 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 20 Jun 2006 115,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH REAR INNER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 13 Jun 2006 115,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

BOTH REAR INNER SIDE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT NO.PLATE DAMAGED

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 4 Aug 2005 109,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 109,744 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DICS WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK LEAKING

NO OIL IN ENGINE- TOP UP WITH 3 LITRES †

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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M237 VWB is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M237 VWB, 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 M237 VWB registered?

M237 VWB is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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