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N547 CVN

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,498 mi
Last recorded161,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 CVN
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 161,498 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 161,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 152,732 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 144,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 144,954 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 134,598 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 125,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 114,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 95,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 95,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 88,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 88,781 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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N547 CVN is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N547 CVN, 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 N547 CVN registered?

N547 CVN is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N547 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N547 CVN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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