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N787 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,728 mi
Last recorded143,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 143,714 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling road wheel (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 140,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 138,422 miles

front crossmember corroded

nearside front outer edge of tyre

offside front and nearside front chassis corroded plus nearside front inner flitch

Fail 6 May 2014 138,419 miles

Centre Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front crossmember corroded

nearside front outer edge of tyre

offside front and nearside front chassis corroded plus nearside front inner flitch

Pass 1 May 2013 136,022 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 136,020 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 134,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 134,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 132,257 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 132,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 130,439 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear number plate

Pass 18 May 2009 129,004 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 128,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 120,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 113,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 113,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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N787 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N787 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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N787 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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