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N507 XRW

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 XRW
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,635 miles

damage to window screen not effecting drivers view of road

nearside front wiper deteriated

slight brake bind offside front wheel

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,381 miles

both rear service brake readings slightly low

Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,381 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear service brake readings slightly low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering coloumn play.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 104,284 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side rear tyre perished and shows splits.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering coloumn play.

undervehicle oil contamination.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 96,188 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,414 miles

front service brake inbalance.

off side front lower swivel joint rubber boot split.

off side front lower wing shows weakness due to corrosion.

off side rear brakes slightly binding on.

play at steering rack.

slight play at off side front lower swivel joint.

slight under vehicle oil contamination.

very slight play at near side front track rod end.

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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N507 XRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N507 XRW, 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 N507 XRW registered?

N507 XRW is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N507 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 XRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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