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N289 DWM

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 DWM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 133,584 miles

both rear flexi brake pipes slightly perished

nearside front flexi brake pipe slightly perished and has fluid around (no leaks present durning presure test)

slight bad earth on nearside rear lens

Pass 29 May 2008 119,993 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 May 2007 106,721 miles

all 4 brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2007 106,715 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 95,704 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack

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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N289 DWM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N289 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 N289 DWM registered?

N289 DWM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N289 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 DWM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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