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N368 OWK

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 OWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 125,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,274 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 106,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,314 miles

Both front fog lights cracked

Drivers side front seat loose in the runners

Hand brake high but still has some reserve travel

Near side front headlight has a stone chip

Near side front headlight slightly high

Near side rear bumper insecure and damaged

Near side rear fuel line insecure

Near side rear tyre cracking up on the sidewalls

offside front tyre has a slight damage on inner side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2008 100,189 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights cracked

Drivers side front seat loose in the runners

Hand brake high but still has some reserve travel

Near side front headlight has a stone chip

Near side front headlight slightly high

Near side rear bumper insecure and damaged

Near side rear fuel line insecure

Near side rear tyre cracking up on the sidewalls

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 98,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N368 OWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N368 OWK, 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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N368 OWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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