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N173 SWK

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,769 mi
Last recorded163,769 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 SWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 163,769 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 163,769 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,192 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 157,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 148,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 140,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 140,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 133,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2011 133,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 127,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 123,070 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BRAKES ROAD TESTED 61 23

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 112,869 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2006 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N173 SWK is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N173 SWK, 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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N173 SWK is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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