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M778 VWA

1995 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,182 mi
Last recorded163,182 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 VWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 163,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 156,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 151,177 miles

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 136,733 miles

both headlamps reflectors tarnished resulting in reduced light output on dipped beam

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2006 136,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps reflectors tarnished resulting in reduced light output on dipped beam

near/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2005 126,003 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting

some travel at handbrake lever

Fail 16 Nov 2005 126,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

both front lower arms rear mounting bushes splitting

some travel at handbrake lever

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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M778 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M778 VWA, 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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M778 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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