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M550 GVK

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,619 mi
Last recorded167,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 GVK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 167,619 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 167,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,548 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 161,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 157,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,145 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 146,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 146,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 138,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 131,664 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 131,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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M550 GVK is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M550 GVK, 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 M550 GVK registered?

M550 GVK is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M550 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 GVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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