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N321 BVC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

282,433 mi
Last recorded282,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 BVC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 282,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 272,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 256,403 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 256,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 233,657 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 214,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 196,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front head lamp glass creaked

Pass 7 Dec 2006 174,887 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 144,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 144,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N321 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N321 BVC, 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 N321 BVC registered?

N321 BVC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 July 1996.

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