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N53 DNF

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

252,267 mi
Last recorded252,267 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 DNF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 252,267 miles

CRACKS IN O/S/FRONT TYRE WALL TO TREAD AREA

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 243,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre O/S/FRONT

Pass 26 Aug 2011 231,296 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 220,706 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

FRONT BRAKE PAD WIRES BROKEN

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 210,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 195,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 195,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 180,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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N53 DNF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N53 DNF, 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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N53 DNF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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