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N289 WCJ

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 WCJ
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f door strap missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 175,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 175,637 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 169,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 169,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 161,269 miles

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

steering rack gaitor cracking n/s front

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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N289 WCJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N289 WCJ, 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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N289 WCJ is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 August 1995.

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