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N604 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,166 mi
Last recorded181,166 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 181,166 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 181,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013
Pass 24 Oct 2012 175,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

center exhaust box slight leak

front headlights have tarnished reflectors

Pass 25 Jul 2011 171,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

surface rust on both rear outer sill panels

surface rust on front chassis crossmember

Fail 25 Jul 2011 171,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

surface rust on both rear outer sill panels

surface rust on front chassis crossmember

Pass 19 Jul 2010 163,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 159,462 miles

Both sides front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

Engine oil leaks

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

Offside front and both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 159,456 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Both sides front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

Engine oil leaks

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

Offside front and both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 149,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 149,565 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 140,891 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 140,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,408 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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N604 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N604 EWA, 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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N604 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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