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N239 MGT

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,110 mi
Last recorded15,110 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 MGT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 141,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 130,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,504 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007
Fail 22 Aug 2007 104,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,532 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 93,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

low effort on o/s/r service brake

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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N239 MGT is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N239 MGT, 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 N239 MGT registered?

N239 MGT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N239 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N239 MGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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