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M872 VWA

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,311 mi
Last recorded153,311 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM872 VWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 153,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 135,782 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,532 miles

both front flexi pipes showing light signs of cracking, both rear tyres, slight parking brake travel

Fail 1 Oct 2010 107,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front flexi pipes showing light signs of cracking, both rear tyres, slight parking brake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,030 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 106,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 86,566 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 86,503 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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M872 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M872 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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M872 VWA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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