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M523 SRA

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 SRA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel nut missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 83,533 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel nut missing

rear exhaust mounts perrished

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,778 miles

175/65/14 tyres on front 175/70/14 on rear

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f tyre cut on tread

power steering pipes corroded

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,778 miles

175/65/14 tyres on front 175/70/14 on rear

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f tyre cut on tread

power steering pipes corroded

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,264 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose cracked

offside front flexible brake hose cracked

rubber exhaust mountings cracking

slight judder from front brakes during RBT

Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 63,529 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M523 SRA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 M523 SRA, 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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M523 SRA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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