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N935 KJO

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

218,450 mi
Last recorded218,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 KJO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 218,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 211,966 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion to both front and both rear door shuts

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 7 May 2014 211,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

corrosion to both front and both rear door shuts

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch at rear

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 4 Jun 2013 205,993 miles

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

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/door shut

Fail 3 Jun 2013 205,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to offside rear outer sill/door shut

Pass 7 Jun 2012 182,439 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 182,397 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 172,149 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 172,149 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 160,265 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 160,265 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 153,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 152,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 149,119 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 1 May 2008 149,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 May 2007 144,737 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 144,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

slight imbalance on rear foot brakes

Pass 9 May 2006 138,512 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 138,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N935 KJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 N935 KJO, 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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N935 KJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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