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M42 PVC

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,183 mi
Last recorded49,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 PVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,734 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2011 41,733 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,297 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 136,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 136,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,317 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 36,316 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,356 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 PVC is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M42 PVC, 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 PVC registered?

M42 PVC is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M42 PVC safe to buy?

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