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N551 AKY

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,222 mi
Last recorded169,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 AKY
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 169,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

very bad oil leak,n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged,coilsprings corroded,front inner wings corroded,nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 162,346 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 162,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts/components,coilsprings,very bad oil leak top and bottom of engine

Pass 4 Jul 2012 152,972 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 143,733 miles

Both front discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front door check strap noisey

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 133,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes pitted,some are rusty

exhaust tailpipe touching bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2009 123,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 113,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes pitted

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,593 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,593 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leaks

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 96,882 miles

duckting insecure and touching radiator

Pass 29 Jun 2005 89,403 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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N551 AKY is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N551 AKY, 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 N551 AKY registered?

N551 AKY is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N551 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 AKY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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