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N499 MFR

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,851 mi
Last recorded101,851 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 MFR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,851 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clutch slipping under load

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

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 21 Jan 2011 97,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 97,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 86,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,608 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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N499 MFR is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N499 MFR, 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 N499 MFR registered?

N499 MFR is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N499 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 MFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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