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N479 CVM

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,806 mi
Last recorded222,806 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 CVM
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 222,806 miles

early corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2011 222,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

early corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 10 Aug 2010 220,369 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 220,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 214,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 209,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 200,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 193,709 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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N479 CVM is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N479 CVM, 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 N479 CVM registered?

N479 CVM is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N479 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 CVM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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