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N491 DRP

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,588 mi
Last recorded87,588 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 DRP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 87,588 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate discolour & broken.

front wiper blades rubbers worn.

oil leaks around engine area.

slight movement in top of steering column area.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 66,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

slight leak from radiator

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Jan 2006 66,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

slight leak from radiator

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 DRP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DRP, 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 N491 DRP registered?

N491 DRP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N491 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 DRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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