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M255 GGV

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,627 mi
Last recorded231,627 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 GGV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 231,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread as Tyre is getting old

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 231,620 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread as Tyre is getting old

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 227,651 miles

Centre Rear Lower tail gate trim loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread and worn on both edges

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 222,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 219,747 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 219,747 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 215,640 miles

brake balance valve return spring broken.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 210,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 196,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 196,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 187,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 173,341 miles

front n/s & o/s inner brake pads low.

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked.

o/s/r brake pipe perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 165,172 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 152,368 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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M255 GGV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M255 GGV, 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 M255 GGV registered?

M255 GGV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M255 GGV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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