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N289 RRU

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 RRU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 168,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 168,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 168,167 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine abit oily

Front bumper abit loose and abit distorted

H/Light dipped beam aims on upper limits

Inner b/pads seem abit low

N/S/F side indicator N/W

O/S/R metal b/pipe abit corroded slightly

Rear bumper lower trim abit loose at O/S corner

Rear exhaust silencer/centre pipe union abit corroded

Rear susp/mounts and chassis areas abit corroded slightly

Spear tyre cage not fully secured and spear tyre missing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 154,712 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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 RRU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N289 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

N289 RRU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N289 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 RRU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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