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M685 UVS

1995 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

254,125 mi
Last recorded254,125 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 UVS
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 254,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 248,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 243,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 243,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 236,757 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 236,564 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 230,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 230,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 223,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 223,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 215,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 206,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 195,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 185,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 175,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 165,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 154,756 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 154,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 143,931 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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M685 UVS is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M685 UVS, 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 M685 UVS registered?

M685 UVS is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M685 UVS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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