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N423 OUV

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

238,067 mi
Last recorded238,067 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 OUV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 238,067 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front A post cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator light broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush bonding slight deteriorated

Offside Front wing insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 231,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2015 231,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 225,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/close to legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2014 225,314 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/close to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2013 218,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 21,875 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 212,499 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 212,495 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

offside door mirror cracked but not impairing view to rear

Pass 6 Dec 2011 209,999 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 209,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH N/S TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 192,858 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY SCORED ON THE OUTER FACE.

REAR SEAT IS MISSING.

Fail 3 Dec 2010 192,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY SCORED ON THE OUTER FACE.

REAR SEAT IS MISSING.

TYRE SIZE IS 185/65HR14.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 171,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 171,911 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 158,146 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 158,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 141,015 miles

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

alternator drive belt idler pulleys very noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2006 125,827 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 125,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 112,032 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 OUV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N423 OUV, 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.

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N423 OUV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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