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N457 HLY

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,665 mi
Last recorded114,665 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 114,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slight corrosion on ferule

both rear brake hose ferules slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slight corrosion on ferule

both rear brake hose ferules slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,349 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,349 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,943 miles

both front lower wing panels loose

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,885 miles

front rake discs corroded on inside/ pads 60% worn

hazard light switch int. faulty

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,885 miles

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

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

front rake discs corroded on inside/ pads 60% worn

hazard light switch int. faulty

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,621 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,453 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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N457 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N457 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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N457 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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