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N538 HUG

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 HUG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2010 155,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 155,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 148,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 148,931 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,927 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge / oil on steering rack / exhaust rusting

Fail 4 Apr 2008 148,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge / oil on steering rack / exhaust rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 136,117 miles

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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N538 HUG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N538 HUG, 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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N538 HUG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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