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M597 JWK

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 JWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 121,251 miles

N/s/outer cv.boot perished.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 121,251 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

N/s/outer cv.boot perished.

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Bolt in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 110,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 110,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer CV.boots badly perrished.

Front tyres in poor condition

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine oil leak sterring rack covered in oil

exhaust centre section corroded and blowing

o/s and n/s outer cv boots perished

rear brakes noisey

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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M597 JWK is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol 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 M597 JWK, 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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M597 JWK is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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