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N155 MCW

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 MCW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 131,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 227,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 225,119 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 225,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 225,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 214,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner both rear inner tyres flat spots

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 213,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

head lamp reflectors poor

o/s wiper poor

Pass 21 May 2021 211,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

flat spots on tread n/s/r tyre

flat spots on tread o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 May 2021 211,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

flat spots on tread n/s/r tyre

flat spots on tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2020 209,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 204,720 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 204,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 200,608 miles

head lamp reflectors poor

poss slight diesel leak

Fail 14 May 2018 200,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

head lamp reflectors poor

poss slight diesel leak

Pass 30 May 2017 196,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 190,336 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 190,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 183,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 174,884 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 167,536 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 161,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 154,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 146,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 135,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 117,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 108,581 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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N155 MCW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 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 N155 MCW, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N155 MCW registered?

N155 MCW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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