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N525 JHU

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,088 mi
Last recorded128,088 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 JHU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 128,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 126,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 121,541 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2009 121,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 117,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 117,578 miles

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

bad oil leak around engine

bonnet stiff to open requires attention

corrosion in nearside rear of boot

front number plate cracked but still readable

front springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear flexible brake hose perished

offside front wing mirror scratched

offside rear wheel cover loose

rear number plate fading but still readable

rear wiperblade split

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,671 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Handbrake Long Travel

Nearside Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Offside Mirror Glass Scrached

Fail 20 Feb 2007 110,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Handbrake Long Travel

Nearside Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Offside Mirror Glass Scrached

Pass 8 Feb 2006 104,450 miles

Front number plate slight damage

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

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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N525 JHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N525 JHU, 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 N525 JHU registered?

N525 JHU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N525 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 JHU shows 9 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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