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N371 BJA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 BJA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,029 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise near side front door mirror missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,774 miles

brake flexi`s full of cracks

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone rear bushes poor

nearside front shocker damp

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 3 Oct 2007 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,274 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre low tread just legal

steering rack area damp

Pass 1 Oct 2005 76,415 miles

engine area damp with oil

steering rack area damp

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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N371 BJA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N371 BJA, 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 N371 BJA registered?

N371 BJA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N371 BJA safe to buy?

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