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N854 UAC

1995 Peugeot 405

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded

light markings on windscreen

surface corrosion under vehicle

weak pattern and output from headlamps

Fail 31 Aug 2021 142,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded

light markings on windscreen

surface corrosion under vehicle

weak pattern and output from headlamps

Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two coming out of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

front crossmember corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 coming out of the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 140,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

front cross member corroded

head lamp pattern weak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2019 140,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy cat converter failed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front cross member corroded

head lamp pattern weak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front cross member lightly corroded

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,454 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Aug 2017 135,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chassis rails (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ghassis rail (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front inner flitch area corroded

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front inner flitch area corroded

windscreen lightly marked

Fail 16 Aug 2016 133,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner flitch area lightly corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,738 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 129,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 124,265 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 120,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 120,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,607 miles

tyre sizes different on front and rear axles

Pass 14 Aug 2008 93,684 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 93,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 82,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 73,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N854 UAC is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N854 UAC, 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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N854 UAC is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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