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N491 CME

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,432 mi
Last recorded175,432 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 CME
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2010 175,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 175,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 173,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 162,254 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 162,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 150,195 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 150,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 137,053 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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N491 CME is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N491 CME, 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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How do I check the history of N491 CME?

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What year was N491 CME registered?

N491 CME is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N491 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 CME shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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