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N301 JHG

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

237,640 mi
Last recorded237,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 JHG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 237,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 229,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 215,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

adv under side of car waxoiled

Fail 25 Jun 2014 215,316 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

adv under side of car waxoiled

Pass 25 Jun 2013 207,327 miles

Coolant leak

undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 199,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 192,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 183,497 miles

front arm bushes perished

front no plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2009 171,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 158,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 158,555 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 146,417 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 134,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 120,751 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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N301 JHG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N301 JHG, 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 N301 JHG registered?

N301 JHG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N301 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N301 JHG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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