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N279 AYA

1995 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,457 mi
Last recorded178,457 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 AYA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 178,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rearward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 173,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 167,566 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 167,566 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 161,415 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges.

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 161,415 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 156,075 miles

Nearside door mirror casing cracked.

Offside & nearside rear lamp lenses cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 156,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside door mirror casing cracked.

Offside & nearside rear lamp lenses cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 149,799 miles

Offside & nearside rear lamp lenses cracked.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 144,430 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN-LEAKS.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 144,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

OIL LEVEL MIN-LEAKS.N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 136,680 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 136,679 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

BAD OIL LEEKS ON ENGINE MIRROR COVERS LOOSE

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 121,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 115,653 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 115,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 107,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 107,784 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N279 AYA is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N279 AYA, 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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N279 AYA is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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