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N522 DYB

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,011 mi
Last recorded176,011 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 DYB
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 176,011 miles

noise from aux belt area

nsf tyre scuffed and low tread

osf lower arm bushes debonding

osf tyre scuffed

play in osf lower ball joint and gaitor torn

slight blow from middle box clamp

slight leak from os rack gaitor

thermostat housing leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 176,009 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

thermostat housing leaking

bad play in nsf lower arm front bush

noise from aux belt area

nsf tyre scuffed and low tread

osf lower arm bushes debonding

osf tyre scuffed

play in osf lower ball joint and gaitor torn

poor reserve travel at park lever

slight blow from middle box clamp

slight leak from os rack gaitor

Pass 13 Oct 2012 173,308 miles

exhaust sitting low

nsf lower arm bush debonded

oil leaks

osf tyre cracked

osr and nsr flexihose perished

Fail 15 Oct 2011 170,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust is bent - one rear mounting is adrift but not affecting overall security of system

exhaust is close to nearside rear damper

handbrake is close to end of reserve travel

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside front wheel bearing noisy

offside mirror glass damaged

slight binding on nearside rear wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2011 170,860 miles

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

exhaust is bent - one rear mounting is adrift but not affecting overall security of system

exhaust is close to nearside rear damper

handbrake is close to end of reserve travel

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside front wheel bearing noisy

offside mirror glass damaged

slight binding on nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 153,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 153,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 136,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 131,880 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 131,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 126,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 126,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2006 122,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 122,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N522 DYB is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N522 DYB, 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 N522 DYB registered?

N522 DYB is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N522 DYB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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