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N950 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,741 mi
Last recorded201,741 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 201,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 189,702 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 189,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 183,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 183,761 miles

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

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

both front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 182,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 170,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 153,361 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 153,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 134,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 134,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever travel long-adjustment required

Pass 14 Sep 2005 127,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brakes squeeling

Front number plate craked

N/S/F windscreem scatched

Rear number plate backing coming off

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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N950 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N950 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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N950 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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