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N498 RPD

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 RPD
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 163,941 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers poor

hand brake very poor both sides

rear brake hoses in poor condition

underside of vehicle very rusty at rear

Pass 19 Jan 2011 154,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 148,905 miles

1. front brake discs inner surface poor condition advise repalcement

2. lower water hose has been rubbing on drive belt. needs securing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 140,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 133,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 123,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,197 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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N498 RPD is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N498 RPD, 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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N498 RPD is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N498 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 RPD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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