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N489 UAC

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 159,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 149,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 134,486 miles

front reg plate cracked

manifold silencer corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

n/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn low

supply pipe to o/s/f flexy corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 133,991 miles

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

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

front reg plate cracked

manifold silencer corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush worn

n/s/r outer sill corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn low

supply pipe to o/s/f flexy corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 117,575 miles

front reg plate cracked

front wishbone rear bushes worn and split

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear chassis corroded, and chassis around rear seat mounts

screen chipped

Fail 18 May 2010 117,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front reg plate cracked

front wishbone rear bushes worn and split

n/s/r outer sill corroded

rear chassis corroded, and chassis around rear seat mounts

screen chipped

supply pipes to brake wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 102,606 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked..

Fail 27 May 2009 102,604 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked..

Pass 29 May 2008 84,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2008 84,462 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,558 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,558 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N489 UAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N489 UAC, 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 N489 UAC registered?

N489 UAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N489 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 UAC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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