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N501 WKV

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,959 mi
Last recorded156,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 WKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2009 156,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 152,381 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 152,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,515 miles

Oil leak

offside bottom arm inner rear bush rubber bonding starting to split.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 134,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 134,584 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 105,235 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N501 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N501 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 N501 WKV registered?

N501 WKV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N501 WKV safe to buy?

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