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N485 BYC

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,031 mi
Last recorded196,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 BYC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 196,031 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 196,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front panel corroded but outside perscribded area

Pass 26 Nov 2007 187,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 175,447 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 167,535 miles

**NOTE** OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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N485 BYC is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N485 BYC, 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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N485 BYC is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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