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N251 TRU

1996 Peugeot 405

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,306 mi
Last recorded174,306 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 TRU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 174,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to nearside front foorpan not within 30cm of suspension mountings.

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 168,846 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished,slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 168,846 miles

Nail in front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished,slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 159,027 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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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N251 TRU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in White 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 N251 TRU, 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 N251 TRU registered?

N251 TRU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N251 TRU safe to buy?

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