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N729 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,341 mi
Last recorded208,341 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 208,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear reg plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2013 208,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear reg plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 193,679 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front suspension coil springs corroding

both rear tyres are slightly perishing on shoulders and sidewalls

gear oil leak

offside rear view mirror is slightly inseccure

rear reg plate deteriorating/delaminating slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2012 193,679 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front suspension coil springs corroding

both rear tyres are slightly perishing on shoulders and sidewalls

gear oil leak

offside rear view mirror is slightly inseccure

rear reg plate deteriorating/delaminating slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 183,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 183,742 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 168,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four flexi brake hoses perished

both rear brake drums slighty holding on

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Pass 15 Jan 2010 168,937 miles

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

all four flexi brake hoses perished

both rear brake drums slighty holding on

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside

Pass 14 Jan 2009 160,054 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

handbrake free play high

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 13 Jan 2009 160,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

handbrake free play high

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 16 Jan 2008 144,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 16 Jan 2008 144,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 17 Jan 2007 132,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 132,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 126,962 miles

both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 29 Dec 2005 126,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

unable to see front brake pads

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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N729 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N729 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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N729 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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