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N979 HCL

1995 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

312,284 mi
Last recorded312,284 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 405134,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 HCL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 312,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 307,237 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 307,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 301,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 296,086 miles

Front exhaust pipe rusted and pin holed

Pass 15 Mar 2016 290,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 282,019 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 275,807 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 268,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 260,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 253,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 245,169 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 231,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 219,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 205,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 188,066 miles

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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N979 HCL is a 1995 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N979 HCL, 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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What year was N979 HCL registered?

N979 HCL is a 1995 Peugeot 405, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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