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N546 AWK

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 AWK
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,513 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,256 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,114 miles

Rear fog lamp swith faulty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,056 miles

air bag lamp on

rear fog light switch faulty

Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,173 miles

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

hazard switch intermittently lights up o/s indicators

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,173 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

hazard switch intermittently lights up o/s indicators

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,597 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,509 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2005 64,265 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 64,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crack in windscreen in area 'b' less than 40mm

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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N546 AWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N546 AWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N546 AWK registered?

N546 AWK is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N546 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 AWK shows 18 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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