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N161 PBC

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,986 mi
Last recorded76,986 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 PBC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 75,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 72,777 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside chassis legs / floor pan slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both nearside and offside steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 May 2022 71,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 71,111 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heavy corrosion on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both drum backing plates poor

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 65,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 65,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,879 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,242 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre bald outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre bald outside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,299 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 53,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,616 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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N161 PBC is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N161 PBC, 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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N161 PBC is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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