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M494 FHP

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 FHP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 156,239 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2008 155,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 145,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside mirror cracked not affecting view

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 27 Sep 2006 135,543 miles

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

offside head light chipped

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2006 135,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside head light chipped

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2005 124,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 124,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Peugeot 405 reliability report

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M494 FHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M494 FHP, 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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M494 FHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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