MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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excessive engine oil leaks
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
engine very oily
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cut, but not reaching the cords
Offside front tyre sidewall cut, but not reaching the cords, and wearing on edge.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N497 FBK is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N497 FBK, 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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What year was N497 FBK registered?
N497 FBK is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 November 1995.
Is N497 FBK safe to buy?
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