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N284 DWM

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,990 mi
Last recorded140,990 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 DWM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 140,990 miles

Both front tyres low tread

Brake pad warning wire broken - nearside front

Fuel filler cap flap missing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 140,990 miles

Both front tyres low tread

Brake pad warning wire broken - nearside front

Fuel filler cap flap missing

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 132,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 132,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 121,324 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 121,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 109,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,298 miles

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

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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N284 DWM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N284 DWM, 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 N284 DWM registered?

N284 DWM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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