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N545 PAC

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,058 mi
Last recorded164,058 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 PAC
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 164,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch operation heavy

Fail 18 Aug 2011 164,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch operation heavy

Pass 3 Aug 2010 157,390 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Fail 2 Aug 2010 157,390 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 6 Aug 2009 148,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 148,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 140,725 miles

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 140,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 132,833 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Aug 2006 126,428 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 126,425 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 118,118 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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N545 PAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N545 PAC, 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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N545 PAC is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N545 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 PAC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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