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N537 SPR

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,477 mi
Last recorded184,477 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 SPR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 184,477 miles

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 ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 184,477 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 171,226 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 171,226 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 162,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 162,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,630 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 147,215 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 147,213 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 141,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 141,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 11,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 111,834 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,832 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,657 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 103,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 95,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,075 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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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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