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N338 GRN

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 GRN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 139,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 139,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 130,286 miles

O/S front brake binding

slight diesel leak from fuel pump

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,292 miles

Fuel pump has slight leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,268 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pump has slight leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 114,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 106,629 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 106,451 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 100,151 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 100,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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N338 GRN is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N338 GRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N338 GRN registered?

N338 GRN is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N338 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 GRN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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