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N498 WWK

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 WWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,439 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,439 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,667 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,824 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,549 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 81,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,689 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,706 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 WWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WWK, 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 WWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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