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M438 CGO

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 CGO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 167,739 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 167,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 166,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front no plate cracked

front tyres diferent to rear

slight play h/brake lever (side to side)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 166,401 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres diferent to rear

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight play h/brake lever (side to side)

steering shaft fouling coolant pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2012 161,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 161,850 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 158,008 miles

NSF tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2010 156,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 154,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 154,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 152,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 152,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2007 48,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2007 48,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,230 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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M438 CGO is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel 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 M438 CGO, 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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M438 CGO is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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