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N793 PJD

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,061 mi
Last recorded151,061 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 PJD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2011 151,061 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 147,736 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front lower wing insecure

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 147,736 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front lower wing insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2009 134,594 miles

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

offside headlight cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2009 134,594 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside headlight cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 125,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 120,233 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 120,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 113,533 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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N793 PJD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N793 PJD, 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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N793 PJD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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