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N490 WKV

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,349 mi
Last recorded169,349 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2007 169,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 169,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 162,959 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 162,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N490 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N490 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N490 WKV registered?

N490 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N490 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 WKV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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