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N231 YVC

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,175 mi
Last recorded155,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 YVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 155,175 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sings of perishing n/s headlamp

Fail 25 Sep 2008 115,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sings of perishing n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Sep 2007 112,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dent in tail gate sign of perishing head lamp lens both front sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2006 110,043 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing crack in front no plate

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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N231 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N231 YVC, 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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What year was N231 YVC registered?

N231 YVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N231 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 YVC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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