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N780 PTL

1995 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

201,265 mi
Last recorded201,265 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 PTL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 201,265 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive near axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 195,364 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2022 198,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 198,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis legs front & rear corroded but not excessively, rear inner and outer Cills corroded & holed

Pass 13 Aug 2021 188,980 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 188,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 188,841 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 188,841 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 184,715 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 184,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 184,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 181,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 181,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 179,359 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 179,340 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 175,824 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 175,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 173,623 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front inner track control arm bushes deteriorated

powe steering return pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2013 173,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front inner track control arm bushes deteriorated

powe steering return pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

reverse lights not working

small stone chip on windscreen

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 170,950 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2011 168,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 168,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 163,808 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 163,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2009 160,373 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to offside door miorror glass

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2009 160,373 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to offside door miorror glass

rear number plate deteriorated

trim adrift on tailgate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 153,074 miles

Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2007 147,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 140,830 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 136,256 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 136,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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N780 PTL is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 134,909 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 N780 PTL, 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 31 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N780 PTL is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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