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M618 UWJ

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,692 mi
Last recorded161,692 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 UWJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2022 161,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 161,684 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

registration plate obscured by towbar (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake pipe union corroded

both front inner wing supports corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 161,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 160,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 158,758 miles

Drivers window inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 157,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 157,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 142,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 141,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 137,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 130,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 123,409 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 123,299 miles

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

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

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

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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M618 UWJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M618 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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M618 UWJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 March 1995.

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