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N396 SJR

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,453 mi
Last recorded128,453 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 SJR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 128,453 miles

The front windscreen has slight scratches on it

There is slight play in the steering column top bush

Fail 12 Nov 2007 128,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

The front windscreen has slight scratches on it

There is slight play in the steering column top bush

Fail 6 Nov 2007 128,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front screen has wiper scratches on it

Oil leak

The rear tailgate is not supported by its two gas struts when open

there is slight play in the steering column top bush

Pass 8 Nov 2006 106,700 miles

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

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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N396 SJR is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N396 SJR, 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 N396 SJR registered?

N396 SJR is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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