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N342 RTN

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,165 mi
Last recorded227,165 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 RTN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 227,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general surface corrosion underside

n/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2013 222,001 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp broken

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

surface corrosion to front chassis

Fail 13 Feb 2012 216,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corrodeing

slight play in top front suspension mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2012 216,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corrodeing

slight play in top front suspension mountings

Pass 15 Feb 2011 210,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 96,922 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2009 185,081 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 20 Feb 2009 184,865 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 170,562 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 170,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 156,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 156,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 140,868 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 140,868 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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N342 RTN is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N342 RTN, 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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N342 RTN is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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