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N423 HLY

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,222 mi
Last recorded184,222 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 184,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 178,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 178,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail, heavily corroded but not rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 167,139 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 166,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 166,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 163,482 miles

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 163,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 155,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,836 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 126,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bubbling paint/rust nearside rear outer sill

offside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

superficial gash nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bubbling paint/rust nearside rear outer sill

offside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

superficial gash nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2011 113,177 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall has slight damage

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,630 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outside

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,896 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 97,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre has low pressure and is perishing

spare tyre is perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,798 miles

Near side front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 89,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Near side front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,892 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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N423 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N423 HLY, 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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N423 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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