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N401 HBK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,045 mi
Last recorded205,045 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 HBK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 205,045 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 205,045 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 195,241 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 195,228 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 181,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 181,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 170,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 158,616 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 158,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 133,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 129,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 129,199 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 129,199 miles

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.

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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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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