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N312 XBU

1995 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,911 mi
Last recorded204,911 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 XBU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 204,911 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 204,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 197,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 197,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

foot brake spongy and travel

incorrect altenator belt fitted - air con not connected

washers jet insecure to wiper

Pass 16 Feb 2011 192,550 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 186,472 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front reg plate deteriated

noise from brake servo/pedal cluster area when pedal fully depressed

Fail 12 Mar 2010 186,472 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front reg plate deteriated

noise from brake servo/pedal cluster area when pedal fully depressed

Fail 22 Feb 2010 185,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

damage to nearside door mirror glass

front reg plate has slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2009 177,959 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2009 177,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 170,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 168,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 164,111 miles

airbag light on

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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N312 XBU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N312 XBU, 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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N312 XBU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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