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N578 TOV

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

232,185 mi
Last recorded232,185 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 TOV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 232,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 232,179 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 219,514 miles

nearside front indicator lense broken

Fail 18 Oct 2014 219,224 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front indicator lense broken

Pass 26 Oct 2013 205,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front indicator lense broken

Fail 25 Oct 2013 205,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front indicator lense broken

Pass 2 Nov 2012 192,738 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 192,650 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 177,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight fluffing offside rear seatbelt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 165,409 miles

sligh fluffing offside rear seat belt

Fail 23 Oct 2010 165,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

sligh fluffing offside rear seat belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 153,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 143,123 miles

Parking brake figures are borderline.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 142,975 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 129,371 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 129,371 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2006 116,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 116,226 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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N578 TOV is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N578 TOV, 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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N578 TOV is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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