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N568 DFR

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 DFR
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,909 miles

n/s lower sill panel damage

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,233 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre begining to perish on sidewall

slight lift front strut top mountings

slight movement in drivers seat fixing

surface rust on front brake discs

unable to assess rear brake pipes as they have been greased

Fail 28 Jul 2008 91,233 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre begining to perish on sidewall

slight lift front strut top mountings

surface rust on front brake discs

unable to assess rear brake pipes as they have been greased

Pass 30 May 2007 85,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 79,617 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 79,617 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2005

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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N568 DFR is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N568 DFR, 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 N568 DFR registered?

N568 DFR is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N568 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N568 DFR shows 7 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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