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N489 WKV

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 126,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 121,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 116,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,400 miles

airbag light

Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 100,033 miles

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

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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N489 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue 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 N489 WKV, 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 N489 WKV registered?

N489 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N489 WKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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