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M779 PAB

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,471 mi
Last recorded216,471 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 PAB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 216,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 216,447 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 199,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 199,619 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 187,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 11 Jul 2008 187,613 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 180,073 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 180,073 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

N/S DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Pass 1 Aug 2006 175,179 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 175,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s door mirrir missing

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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M779 PAB is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M779 PAB, 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 M779 PAB registered?

M779 PAB is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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