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N246 UOD

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,712 mi
Last recorded217,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 UOD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 217,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 217,704 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 214,675 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 214,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 182,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 182,775 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N246 UOD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N246 UOD, 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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N246 UOD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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