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N389 HLY

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,623 mi
Last recorded216,623 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 216,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 212,339 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 212,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 209,170 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 209,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 204,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 194,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 194,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 189,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 189,865 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 184,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 184,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 176,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 176,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 167,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 158,194 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Jun 2005 147,562 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 147,562 miles

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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N389 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N389 HLY, 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 N389 HLY registered?

N389 HLY is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N389 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 HLY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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