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N27 KJO

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

228,746 mi
Last recorded228,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 KJO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 228,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 228,746 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 223,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 223,986 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 218,483 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 218,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 211,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 211,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 205,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 204,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 204,891 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 204,883 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and susp mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2007 195,576 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play rear susp and radius arms

Fail 27 Feb 2007 195,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 182,652 miles

crack in o/s mirror glass

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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N27 KJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N27 KJO, 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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N27 KJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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