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M551 LJF

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 LJF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 91,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 91,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2023 91,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,791 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 87,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 76,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,644 miles

driver is slightly camp

Pass 2 May 2014 61,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,388 miles

chip in front screen

water pump leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,362 miles

exhaust middle ro rear joint corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,352 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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M551 LJF is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M551 LJF, 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 M551 LJF registered?

M551 LJF is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M551 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M551 LJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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