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N802 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,128 mi
Last recorded181,128 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 181,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering fluid cooler pipe (rubber hose) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 181,052 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering fluid cooler pipe (rubber hose) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 159,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 142,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 142,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired front to back brake pipe touching chassis and o/s brake pipe (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 142,958 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 138,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion starting to front crossmember

Pass 21 Jan 2013 128,976 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 128,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,481 miles

all 4 tyres worn

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 123,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres worn

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 118,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 118,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2008 105,111 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 99,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in stering column

nearside rear tyre starting to wear in edge

play in both front stut tops

Pass 28 Mar 2006 85,139 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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N802 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N802 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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N802 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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