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M405 VBW

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 VBW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 131,033 miles

both front springs corroded + both front shocker top mountings noisy

both rear brake hoses perrished

chassis corroded

engine noisy

front brakes slightly out off ballance

oil leaks

rear brakes noisy ( advise inspection ) + hand brake cables in poor condition

slight water leak radiator area

wind screen chipped

Fail 3 May 2008 131,033 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front springs corroded + both front shocker top mountings noisy

both rear brake hoses perrished

chassis corroded

engine noisy

front brakes slightly out off ballance

oil leaks

rear brakes noisy ( advise inspection ) + hand brake cables in poor condition

slight water leak radiator area

wind screen chipped

Pass 8 May 2007 122,890 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 122,885 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 114,852 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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M405 VBW is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M405 VBW, 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 M405 VBW registered?

M405 VBW is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M405 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M405 VBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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