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N294 YWK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 YWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,931 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 93,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 83,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,175 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 91,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,131 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 87,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,181 miles

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

engine has oil leak

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,181 miles

engine has oil leak

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,048 miles

engine has oil leak

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2008 75,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,768 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 YWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N294 YWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N294 YWK registered?

N294 YWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N294 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 YWK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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