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N238 WDV

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 WDV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 166,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 153,334 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cover missing from centre rear seat belt chatch

front dises in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2007 152,866 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cover missing front centre rear seat belt

front brake disces in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2006 145,781 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wishbone rear bushes cracking

rear hand brake cable outer casings cracking †

surface corosion to centre metal brake pipes

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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N238 WDV is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 N238 WDV, 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 N238 WDV registered?

N238 WDV is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N238 WDV safe to buy?

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