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N324 VNV

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,258 mi
Last recorded218,258 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 VNV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 218,258 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 214,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 210,314 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 210,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 204,679 miles

Nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak ()

Part of rear number plate in secure

offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

one rear exhaust rubber mounting not supporting exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2017 204,679 miles

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

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

Nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak ()

Part of rear number plate in secure

offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

one rear exhaust rubber mounting not supporting exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2017 204,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

One rear exhaust rubber mount not supporting exhaust

Part of rear number plate in secure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 197,872 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount broken

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 197,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust rubber mount broken

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 192,403 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 192,401 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fog lamp tell tale lamp stays on

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 186,249 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 186,247 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 178,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 171,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 165,430 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 165,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 158,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 150,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 145,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 141,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 134,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 134,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 134,439 miles

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

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

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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N324 VNV is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N324 VNV, 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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N324 VNV is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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