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N892 GTW

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,674 mi
Last recorded240,674 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 GTW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 240,674 miles

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

as per failure and damage to o/s front tyre outer side wall not to cords at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2013 240,655 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

1. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 2. Front brake discs starting to deteriorate. 3. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 226,034 miles

As per failure

Fail 19 Aug 2011 226,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 209,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 209,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers door check strap broken

o/s mirror cover insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2009 190,646 miles

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

advise osr tyre low on inner edge and has cut in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2009 190,255 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise osr tyre low on inner edge and has cut in tread

radiator leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 176,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 176,214 miles

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 May 2007 155,588 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 155,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 139,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 139,869 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N892 GTW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N892 GTW, 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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N892 GTW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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