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N408 EYA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,130 mi
Last recorded165,130 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 EYA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 165,130 miles

Ding in centre offside windshield

Drivers belt webbing scuffed

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads on minimum 1.6mm thinckness

Front lower arm bushings worn

No rear seats fitted

Wheels a little tightto turn by hand

Fail 3 Aug 2012 165,130 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Ding in centre offside windshield

Drivers belt webbing scuffed

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads on minimum 1.6mm thinckness

Front lower arm bushings worn

Nearside fronttyre worn on outside edge and sidewall has numerous cuts

Nearside mirror smashed

No rear seats fitted

Wheels a little tightto turn by hand

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,403 miles

Corrosion starting offside sill rear end

Front brake discs a little corroded on inside edges

Parking brake pulls on when rear wheels jacked and hanging

Rear brake pipes look a little corroded around teh fuel tank

Slight wear/play in nearside track rod end

Some wear/play in upper steering column bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 156,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion starting offside sill rear end

Front brake discs a little corroded on inside edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake pulls on when rear wheels jacked and hanging

Rear brake pipes look a little corroded around teh fuel tank

Slight wear/play in nearside track rod end

Some wear/play in upper steering column bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,002 miles

Both front discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 149,002 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Both front discs corroded

Offside rear tyre nearing wear limit & offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 3 Jul 2009 141,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 141,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 134,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 134,216 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 122,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2006 105,074 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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N408 EYA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N408 EYA, 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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N408 EYA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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