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M81 YOW

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,165 mi
Last recorded193,165 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 YOW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 193,165 miles

Oil leak

all tyres age cracking and have cuts

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges close to limit

exhaust corroded

n/s/f door operation poor

n/s/f flexi hose age cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2012 193,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all tyres age cracking and have cuts

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges close to limit

exhaust corroded

n/s/f flexi hose age cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2011 187,992 miles

as per previous test cert

centre seat belt missing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 187,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres age cracking and have cuts some down to cords not in excess of 2.5 cm

front discs poor

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

Pass 10 Nov 2010 184,906 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around osr tow bar mounts

front discs worn/ridged

front lower arm rear bushes heavily de-bonded

ns wiper poor

smell of fuel under bonnet and dampness around fuel componets

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather conditions

Fail 9 Nov 2010 184,904 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front discs worn/ridged

ns wiper poor

corrosion around osr tow bar mounts

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

smell of fuel under bonnet and dampness around fuel componets

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather conditions

Pass 29 Oct 2009 180,293 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around fuel pump

high rear brake decrease 23%

stone chips in windscreen

under bonnet chassis legs corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2009 180,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dampness around fuel pump

high rear brake decrease 23%

stone chips in windscreen

under bonnet chassis legs corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 172,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding,close to limit,need attention soon

brake fluid just above min

light corrosion to engine bay

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear axel beam corroded

rear center seat belt in poor condition

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2008 172,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding,close to limit,need attention soon

brake fluid just above min

light corrosion to engine bay

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear axel beam corroded

rear center seat belt in poor condition

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2007 165,777 miles

see advisory sheet531629027238

Fail 17 Aug 2007 165,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

heavy age cracking on n/s/f flexi

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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M81 YOW is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M81 YOW, 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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M81 YOW is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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