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N596 LEG

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,415 mi
Last recorded209,415 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 LEG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 209,415 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF/ HEAVY

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES RUSTY PITTED

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

O/S MIRROR COVER INSICURE

O/S/F HEAD LAMP GLASS REPAIRED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

RADIATOR CORRODED/BOTTOM HOSE DAMAGED

VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSION

VERY WET TEST

Fail 19 Jan 2012 209,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES RUSTY PITTED

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

O/S MIRROR COVER INSICURE

O/S/F HEAD LAMP GLASS REPAIRED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

RADIATOR CORRODED/BOTTOM HOSE DAMAGED

VERY WET TEST

Pass 27 Jan 2011 201,320 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED/ CORRODED

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

O/S MIRROR COVER INSICURE

O/S/F HEAD LAMP REPEIRED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 201,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 189,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S MIRROR COVER INSICURE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 182,591 miles

O/S HEAD LAMP GLASS REPAIRED

O/S MIRROR BACK INSICURE

Fail 29 Jan 2009 182,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HEAD LAMP GLASS REPAIRED

O/S MIRROR BACK INSICURE

Pass 30 Jan 2008 176,095 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 176,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

noise from engine area

Pass 24 Jan 2007 164,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 16,400 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 150,956 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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N596 LEG is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N596 LEG, 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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N596 LEG is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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