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N298 YRW

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

265,249 mi
Last recorded265,249 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 YRW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2012 265,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 236,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 221,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 210,065 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 200,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 195,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 180,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N298 YRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N298 YRW, 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 N298 YRW registered?

N298 YRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N298 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N298 YRW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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