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N261 JCW

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 JCW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 134,679 miles

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

Spare tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2010 134,432 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre perished

Fail 20 Aug 2009 125,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 125,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 113,803 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 113,521 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,205 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

strong advise ;- bottom arm rear bushes perishing

strong advise ;- front discs corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,256 miles

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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N261 JCW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N261 JCW, 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 N261 JCW registered?

N261 JCW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N261 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 JCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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