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N149 OWL

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 OWL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 159,685 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2015 159,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre running of badly on outside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 151,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre brake light in/op

Fail 14 Feb 2014 151,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre brake light in/op

Pass 9 Feb 2013 139,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,553 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 87,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,468 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 65,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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N149 OWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N149 OWL, 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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N149 OWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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