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M274 PKR

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 PKR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,927 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

offside front door check strap damaged

offside front wing panel damaged and insecure

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 29 May 2015 12,576 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

offside front wing panel damaged and insecure

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 10 May 2014 112,358 miles

engine oil leak

offside front door check strap broken

offside front wing insecure

Fail 10 May 2014 112,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

offside front door check strap broken

offside front wing insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 99,234 miles

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

Off side front door check strap missing door still working properly

Off side front wing insecure at buttom

Fail 14 May 2013 99,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Off side front door check strap missing door still working properly

Off side front wing insecure at buttom

Pass 15 May 2012 92,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine coolent leak

engine oil leak

offside front wing insecure

Fail 14 May 2012 92,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine coolent leak

engine oil leak

offside front wing insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 86,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside track rod balljoint gaiter split

offside front door cheak strap broken

offside track rod end balljoint gaiter split

Fail 5 May 2011 86,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside track rod balljoint gaiter split

offside front door cheak strap broken

offside track rod end balljoint gaiter split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,303 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Apr 2010 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2009 72,806 miles

Nearside headlight glass damaged

Nearside track rod boot split

Fail 5 May 2009 72,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside headlight glass damaged

Nearside track rod boot split

Pass 7 May 2008 66,398 miles

Stone chip on nearside headlight glass

Fail 6 May 2008 66,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Stone chip on nearside headlight glass

Fail 5 May 2007 58,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 May 2007 58,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,338 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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M274 PKR is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M274 PKR, 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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M274 PKR is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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