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N157 UVU

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,167 mi
Last recorded147,167 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 UVU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 147,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 145,686 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,021 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 141,721 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

accident damage around vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2011 141,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

accident damage around vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2010 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 138,757 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slightly long travel on Parking brake.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 136,969 miles

Oil leak

drivers door check broken

o/s centre floor damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2009 136,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

drivers door check broken

front brakes noisy

o/s centre floor damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,051 miles

brakes noisey when brake tested

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage offside outer sill

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

indicator/ wiper stalk not fully secure

several dents & scratches around vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2008 136,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage offside outer sill

brakes noisey when brake tested

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

indicator/ wiper stalk not fully secure

several dents & scratches around vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2007 133,957 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 133,957 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine oil leaks

general body damage

hand brake cables coroded

slight brake judder rear brakes

slight play in o/s of steering rack

surface crackes both front flexi brake hoses

Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 129,514 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil leaks

front coil springs coroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre flat

slight brake judder front brakes

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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N157 UVU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N157 UVU, 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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N157 UVU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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