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N279 UHO

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 UHO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Coolant leak ()

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads and walls

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door not latching shut correctly

general underbody components corroded

n/s/front tyre cracking in treads and walls

unever tyre wear all round

wipers not parking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 127,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 123,970 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 123,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs are worn

load sensor valve very rusty

reg plates are in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2008 116,353 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 105,569 miles

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

Off side front slightly difficult to close

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 105,569 miles

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

Off side front slightly difficult to close

Pass 20 May 2006 99,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 UHO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N279 UHO, 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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N279 UHO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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