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K498 KKV

1993 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 405136,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 KKV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,779 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,420 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 90,420 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 72,650 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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K498 KKV is a 1993 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 136,637 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 K498 KKV, 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 33 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K498 KKV registered?

K498 KKV is a 1993 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K498 KKV safe to buy?

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