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N738 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,183 mi
Last recorded137,183 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 137,183 miles

Slight signs of corrosion In places

Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,465 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 127,378 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 116,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,107 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,150 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 110,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2008 101,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,812 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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N738 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N738 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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N738 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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