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N735 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 166,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED.

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 163,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 163,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 160,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 157,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 157,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 154,879 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 154,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 152,429 miles

advanced handbrake travel.cable in poor condition

n/s headlamp lens cracked/broken

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2012 152,429 miles

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

advanced handbrake travel.cable in poor condition

n/s headlamp lens cracked/broken

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 150,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 145,608 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 145,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 143,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2007 141,588 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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N735 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 62.5%.

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 N735 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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N735 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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