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M426 VJO

1995 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,314 mi
Last recorded174,314 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 VJO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 174,314 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall has damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 174,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall has damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 161,882 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 161,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 151,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 151,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,004 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 137,004 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 128,398 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 121,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads and discs low

front,lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 121,592 miles

front brake pads and discs low

front,lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Fail 29 Oct 2007 109,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 109,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,823 miles

NS wiper blade split.

OSF suspension arm bush separating.

air bag light on.

both handbrake cable outer covers cracking.

front discs corroding on inner edges.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 100,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSF suspension arm bush starting to separate.

air bag light on.

both handbrake cable outer covers starting to crack.

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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M426 VJO is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M426 VJO, 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 M426 VJO registered?

M426 VJO is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M426 VJO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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