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M985 DRL

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,489 mi
Last recorded156,489 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 DRL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion around servo area

tow bar socket mounting bracket corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 156,489 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion around servo area

tow bar socket mounting bracket corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,800 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure but not likely to tip over

offside front seat belt twisted

slight corrosion around offside and nearside rear suspension area

slight corrosion around servo area

tow bar socket mounting plate corroded/weakened

Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure but not likely to tip over

offside front seat belt twisted

slight corrosion around offside and nearside rear suspension area

slight corrosion around servo area

tow bar socket mounting plate corroded/weakened

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 137,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads look low

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil spring upper section corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear shock absorbers weak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner surface corroded

front regestration plate damaged

rear suspension components corroded

rear tow bar corroded

slight corrosion in o/s/ outer cill

Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,331 miles

both front coil spring upper section corroded

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear shock absorbers weak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner surface corroded

front regestration plate damaged

rear suspension components corroded

rear tow bar corroded

slight corrosion in o/s/ outer cill

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,025 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front outriggers (front end of inner wings)corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 116,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,427 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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M985 DRL is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M985 DRL, 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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M985 DRL is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 April 1995.

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