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N38 NCU

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 NCU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 66,065 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise O/S/F Tyre is only just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,112 miles

Advise boot full.

Advise rear imbalance.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 60,995 miles

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

Advise boot full.

Advise rear imbalance.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,598 miles

Advise damp around O/S/F Steering rack gator but found no leaks.

Fail 31 Oct 2008 54,592 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise damp around O/S/F Steering rack gator but found no leaks.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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N38 NCU is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N38 NCU, 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 N38 NCU?

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What year was N38 NCU registered?

N38 NCU is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N38 NCU safe to buy?

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