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N28 SAA

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,404 mi
Last recorded217,404 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SAA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 217,404 miles

drivers interior door handle working but requires attention.

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 22 May 2014 217,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers interior door handle working but requires attention.

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2013 212,127 miles

angle of nearside rear wheel suggests wear at nearside rear radius arm bearings but no play detected.

drivers interior door handle works but recommend attention.

very slight lump in nearside front tyre sidewall:- keep in check.

Fail 2 May 2013 212,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

angle of nearside rear wheel suggests wear at nearside rear radius arm bearings but no play detected.

drivers interior door handle works but recommend attention.

very slight lump in nearside front tyre sidewall:- keep in check.

Pass 15 May 2012 206,499 miles

battery insecure.

exhaust weak and blowing slightly at rear joint.

front number plate deteriorated.

parking brake sticking slightly on nearside:- recommend attention.

Fail 10 May 2011 200,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low.

Pass 10 May 2011 200,200 miles

nearside rear service brake performance slightly low.

Pass 10 May 2010 192,528 miles

engine leaking oil

exhaust in poor condition at rear joint.

exhaust tailpipe fouling rear valance.

front number plate damaged.

gearbox leaking oil.

recommend attention to offside wiper arm/blade.

Pass 18 May 2009 185,658 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 185,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 182,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 182,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 182,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 177,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 171,887 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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N28 SAA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N28 SAA, 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 N28 SAA registered?

N28 SAA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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