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N471 AWK

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,596 mi
Last recorded157,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 AWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 157,596 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 157,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (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 19 Jul 2019 153,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 142,417 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 121,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 116,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 110,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,689 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,959 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,585 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 85,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,618 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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N471 AWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N471 AWK, 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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N471 AWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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