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N397 OYV

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 OYV
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 159,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 159,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 152,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 141,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 135,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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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N397 OYV is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N397 OYV, 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 N397 OYV registered?

N397 OYV is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N397 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 OYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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