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N262 CYD

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

176,112 mi
Last recorded176,112 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 CYD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 176,112 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 176,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2016 166,315 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 166,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 157,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel flap missing

gear knob damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

offside front seat base in poor condition

rear fender damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 157,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel flap missing

gear knob damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light

offside front seat base in poor condition

rear fender damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,868 miles

n/s rear lens damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 150,768 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 141,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 141,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2012 131,033 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 131,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 121,616 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 121,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,483 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

main front to rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth , cracking and slightly distorted.

rear side lights flash very slightly with indecators.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 106,747 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2008 106,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,951 miles

hand brake cables outers corroding

nsr sidelights slightly dull

nsr tyre cracking

power steering pipes corroding

rear sidelight slightly flash with indicators

slight corrosion on main brake pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2007 101,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cables outers corroding

nsr sidelights slightly dull

nsr tyre cracking

power steering pipes corroding

rear sidelight slightly flash with indicators

slight corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,650 miles

rear brake balance just in spec

Fail 13 Nov 2006 97,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake balance just in spec †

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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N262 CYD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1996 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,712 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 N262 CYD, 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 30 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N262 CYD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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