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N242 PHP

1995 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 PHP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2005 98,094 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2005 98,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2005 97,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N242 PHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N242 PHP, 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 N242 PHP registered?

N242 PHP is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N242 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 PHP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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