MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Offside Front tyre 3mm
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre 3mm
Offside Front tyre 3mm
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion forming offside door sills
damage to nearside rear bumper
earthing fault to nearside rear light clucter
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear to be very close to limits,wheel trim fitted restricting view
nearside front tyre worn to limits on edges
serious engine oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
corrosion forming offside door sills
damage to nearside rear bumper
earthing fault to nearside rear light clucter
front brake discs worn
front brake pads appear to be very close to limits,wheel trim fitted restricting view
nearside front tyre worn to limits on edges
serious engine oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
nearside tyre badly cracking
offside rear light unit fluctuating
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
n/s/r handbrake cable casing in poor condition
power steering ram gaiter in poor condition
rear wiper in poor condition
slight play top steering column
spare wheel tyre below limits
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
n/s/r handbrake cable casing in poor condition
power steering ram gaiter in poor condition
rear wiper in poor condition
slight play top steering column
spare wheel tyre below limits
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corsion foroming o/s/f b post
o/s/f wing damaged
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Coolant leak from radiator
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leaks from : cam cover gasket † Head gasket † Sump gasket
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
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N401 HBK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 N401 HBK, 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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N401 HBK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 May 1996.
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