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N521 ADU

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

164,960 mi
Last recorded164,960 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 ADU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2005 164,960 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil fails to register on dipstick - top up into safe to carry out emission test

Headlamp reflectors in poor condition

O/s/f & n/s/f lower arm inner rear bushes split

Temporary repair to lens and mounting of o/s/r lamp

Very little reserve travel at the parking brake lever

Very poor operation of mechanical brake componants under vehicle

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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N521 ADU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N521 ADU, 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 N521 ADU registered?

N521 ADU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N521 ADU safe to buy?

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