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M797 VWA

1995 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 VWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 122,292 miles

Front no plate cracked but letters still visible

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 121,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge,front bumper damaged,offside front headlamp chipped,clutch very heavy.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,012 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

signs of radiator leaking

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2008 113,011 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

signs of radiator leaking

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,930 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,582 miles

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

light general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,582 miles

light general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2005 87,430 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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M797 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M797 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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What year was M797 VWA registered?

M797 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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