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N225 JHU

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,325 mi
Last recorded224,325 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 JHU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 224,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 213,730 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 204,589 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 196,723 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 196,677 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 187,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 176,423 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 176,423 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 163,797 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 163,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 149,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 149,567 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 137,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 126,427 miles

locking temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2005

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

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

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

emissions getting high

signs of movement in n/side trackrod end

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

surface corrosion on o/side rear short steel brake pipe

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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N225 JHU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N225 JHU, 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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N225 JHU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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