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N379 KWX

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

245,094 mi
Last recorded245,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 KWX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 245,094 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 240,981 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 237,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 234,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 232,321 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 232,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 230,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 227,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 227,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 222,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 222,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 218,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 218,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 214,219 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 209,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 206,591 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 206,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 201,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 197,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 192,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 188,581 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 188,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 180,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 169,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 157,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 157,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 144,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 144,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 133,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N379 KWX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N379 KWX, 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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N379 KWX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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