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N294 NGC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,758 mi
Last recorded158,758 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 NGC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 158,758 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 158,735 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 146,526 miles

slight movement in o/s and n/s/f upper strut mountings

Pass 20 Dec 2007 135,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 130,011 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 130,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 21 Dec 2005 123,923 miles

chips scratches screen o/s/f ind slight blue rear tyres low slight play top mounts slight playn/s lower arm r/bush

Fail 21 Dec 2005 123,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

chips scratches screen o/s/f ind slight blue rear tyres low slight play top mounts slight playn/s lower arm r/bush

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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N294 NGC 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 N294 NGC, 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 N294 NGC registered?

N294 NGC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N294 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 NGC 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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