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M742 FHP

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 FHP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front brake flexi hoses perished

headlamp images becoming poor

vehicle overheated during test

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,223 miles

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/f floor corroded

oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,196 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,911 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drivers wing mirror secured by tape

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 81,911 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drivers wing mirror secured by tape

Engine oil leak

Front brake disce worn

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front brake hose perished

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 78,253 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,907 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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M742 FHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M742 FHP, 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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M742 FHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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