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V759 DRU

1999 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,200 mi
Last recorded189,200 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Peugeot 40587,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 DRU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 189,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 183,080 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 183,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 159,166 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 159,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,372 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 133,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 106,723 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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V759 DRU is a 1999 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,031 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 V759 DRU, 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 27 years old, this Peugeot 405 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V759 DRU registered?

V759 DRU is a 1999 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V759 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V759 DRU 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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