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N721 YVC

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 YVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,100 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 101,100 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,499 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,431 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all front brake pipes are coated in grease

all underside of vehicle has been heavily coated in underseal

Fail 7 Dec 2013 96,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,671 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,188 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 91,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,332 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,177 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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N721 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N721 YVC, 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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N721 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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