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N174 VJW

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,958 mi
Last recorded164,958 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 VJW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 164,958 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s rear sill starting to corrode.

oil leak gear box?

Fail 13 Mar 2009 164,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s rear sill starting to corrode.

oil leak gear box?

Pass 16 Apr 2008 157,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 157,378 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 152,783 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 152,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

power steering pipe damp not leaking time off test (over gear box)

small crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 148,600 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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N174 VJW is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N174 VJW, 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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What year was N174 VJW registered?

N174 VJW is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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