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N355 ENF

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,262 mi
Last recorded76,262 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 ENF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

signs of corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r sill area

surface corrosion to both rear torsion bars

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,374 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,370 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s wiper showing deteriation

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,162 miles

dampness and staining at lower part of coolant radiator possible coolant leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,159 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dampness and staining at lower part of coolant radiator possible coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/S Door mirror glass cracked and cover/housing loose

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,920 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 55,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,950 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight leak from radiator.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,412 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N355 ENF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N355 ENF, 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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N355 ENF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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