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N492 PGB

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,410 mi
Last recorded123,410 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 PGB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,570 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S& N/S (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Front crossmember corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Radiator Deteriorated/Leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,039 miles

Excessive corrosion to front chassis members but not within prescribed areas

Fail 15 Apr 2015 112,008 miles

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

Excessive corrosion to front chassis members but not within prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 106,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to front chassis legs

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 101,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,820 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,649 miles

Windscreen slightly scored

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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N492 PGB is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N492 PGB, 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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N492 PGB is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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