MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,477 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front indicator lens missing
Oil leak ()
Fuel tank support strap corroded
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Fuel tank support strap corroded
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Both front anti roll bar bushes perished
Both front coil springs upper section corroded
Front brake discs inner condition very corroded
Front brake pads inner appear low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
Oil leaks
Rear registration bulbs dull
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front anti roll bar bushes perished
Both front coil springs upper section corroded
Front brake discs inner condition very corroded
Front brake pads inner appear low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
Oil leaks
Rear registration bulbs dull
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating
Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits
Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating
Both rear tyres worn
Brake load compensator linkage stiff operation
Evidence of oil around steering rack
N/s door mirror insecure
Some corrosion to brake hose ferules
Some corrosion to front crossmember
Some corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
Some freeplay in steering gear
Some freeplay in upper steering column
Some wear to front suspension arm inner bushes
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating
Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits
Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating
Both rear tyres worn
Brake load compensator linkage stiff operation
Evidence of oil around steering rack
N/s door mirror insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion to brake hose ferules
Some corrosion to front crossmember
Some corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
Some freeplay in steering gear
Some freeplay in upper steering column
Some wear to front suspension arm inner bushes
control stalks loose
evidence of fuel on breathers
front cross member badly corroded
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/r lens damaged
rear exhaust box poor condition with slight blow
roll bar links bushs perished
some corrosion to all parts of chassis
some play in seat runners
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f fog lamp not working
chip in windscreen nearside close to 40mm
marks on windscreen
nearside front tyre worn inner + outer edges approaching minimum
offside + nearside front link bushes perihing
offside front tyre worn inner + outer edges approaching minimum
offside rear indicator lense broke
NEARSIDE WING MIRRO LOSE
OFFSIDE WING MIRROR OUT COVER LOSE
SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
NEARSIDE WING MIRRO LOSE
OFFSIDE WING MIRROR OUT COVER LOSE
SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long handbrake travel
o/s door mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
long handbrake travel
o/s/f door mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?
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N537 SPR is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 N537 SPR, 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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N537 SPR is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.
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