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M492 EGH

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,502 mi
Last recorded171,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 EGH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 171,502 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt clasp cover missing

nearside rear tyre badly flat spotted

Fail 2 Jun 2008 171,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt clasp cover missing

nearside rear tyre badly flat spotted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 160,935 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 160,915 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 160,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

b post split near check strap mounting

n/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 150,600 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 150,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

water hose almost cut through

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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M492 EGH is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M492 EGH, 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 M492 EGH registered?

M492 EGH is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M492 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M492 EGH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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