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N297 VMS

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 VMS
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 114,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 111,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 104,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 97,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,108 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 80,244 miles

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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N297 VMS is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N297 VMS, 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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N297 VMS is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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