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N830 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,143 mi
Last recorded212,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2008 212,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 212,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2007 197,024 miles

1.long handbrake travel 2.dent in fuel tank 3.o/s front bumper loose 4.long handbrake travel

Fail 17 Oct 2007 196,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.long handbrake travel 2.dent in fuel tank 3.o/s front bumper loose 4.long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 174,998 miles

1.exhaust front pipe corroded †2.slight damage to fuel tank

Pass 17 Oct 2005 159,951 miles

1. engine oil leaks †2. slight play in top steering column †3. clunk on o/s front door checkstrap †4. leak on thermostat

Fail 17 Oct 2005 159,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

1.engine oil leaks †2.slight play in top steering column †3.clunk on o/s/f door checkstrap †4.leak on thermostat

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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N830 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N830 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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N830 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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