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N524 DSX

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 DSX
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,414 miles

hand brake travel

o/s wiper blade split

rear centre seat belt has minor damage

Fail 13 Jun 2009 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel

o/s wiper blade split

rear centre seat belt has minor damage

Pass 21 May 2008 74,982 miles

both front floor panels showing corrosion

offside rear chassis leg showing corrosion

Pass 19 May 2007 70,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracking in outside wall

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,054 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N524 DSX is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N524 DSX, 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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How do I check the history of N524 DSX?

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What year was N524 DSX registered?

N524 DSX is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N524 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 DSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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