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N318 UFX

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 UFX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,711 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2007 129,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 120,862 miles

front disc pads getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2006 120,862 miles

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

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

front disc pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 109,825 miles

front number plate cracked but still legable & secure

tail box joint to center pipe getting rusty

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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N318 UFX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N318 UFX, 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 N318 UFX registered?

N318 UFX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N318 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 UFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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