MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
as per previous test cert
centre seat belt missing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
see advisory sheet531629027238
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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