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N538 ADU

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 ADU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer pipe split.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer pipe split.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near joint to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,418 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbake only just met requirments

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,453 miles

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,675 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 82,673 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,305 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,881 miles

parking brake just met minimum efficiency limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 63,538 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,494 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,485 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,912 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,777 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,799 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 27,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 24,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N538 ADU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N538 ADU, 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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N538 ADU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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