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M518 UWJ

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

273,063 mi
Last recorded273,063 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 UWJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 273,063 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2007 273,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2006 269,880 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 269,880 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2005 263,940 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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M518 UWJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M518 UWJ, 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 M518 UWJ registered?

M518 UWJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M518 UWJ safe to buy?

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