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M498 OOV

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,751 mi
Last recorded195,751 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 OOV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 195,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 195,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front number plate cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2009 191,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front brake hose requires re-routing

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit (outer edge worn)

slight bind n/s front brake - advise attention

temp fuel cap fitted - advise replace

Pass 14 May 2008 174,131 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 May 2008 174,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2007 150,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 150,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 124,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 124,453 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing heavy rust on edges

Pass 16 May 2005 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres tread depth 3mm

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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M498 OOV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M498 OOV, 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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M498 OOV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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