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M266 YCA

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,231 mi
Last recorded21,231 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 YCA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 21,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 20,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 19,856 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,992 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 18,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,062 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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M266 YCA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M266 YCA, 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 M266 YCA registered?

M266 YCA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M266 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M266 YCA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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