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N317 URW

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,350 mi
Last recorded42,350 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 URW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 42,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,903 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 39,903 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box likely to be detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,184 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 37,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,383 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,155 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,743 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,331 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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N317 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N317 URW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N317 URW?

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What year was N317 URW registered?

N317 URW is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N317 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 URW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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