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N299 GRK

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,226 mi
Last recorded193,226 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 GRK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 193,226 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 193,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 181,819 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 181,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 169,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 157,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 157,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 147,079 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Engine oil leak

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Long handbrake travel

Radiator core deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2007 147,076 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Engine oil leak

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Long handbrake travel

Radiator core deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2006 136,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 136,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 123,179 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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N299 GRK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N299 GRK, 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 N299 GRK registered?

N299 GRK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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