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M42 MYE

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,853 mi
Last recorded202,853 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 MYE
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 202,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

welding repairs to offside outter sill

Pass 11 May 2011 183,710 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front outer sill panel

unidentified clonking from front suspension

Fail 11 May 2011 183,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front outer sill panel

unidentified clonking from front suspension

Pass 29 May 2010 165,877 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 154,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 154,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 141,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 141,094 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 129,285 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 129,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 115,944 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 115,944 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2005 101,637 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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M42 MYE is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M42 MYE, 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 M42 MYE registered?

M42 MYE is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M42 MYE safe to buy?

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