MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise drivers door mirror tape repair
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise drivers door mirror tape repair
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear brake performance indicates repair or adjustment required
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M388 VNU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M388 VNU, 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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M388 VNU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 20 March 1995.
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