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N585 TJT

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 TJT
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 161,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 160,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise general corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 160,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise general corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 155,165 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion

slight brake bind offside front brake

Fail 1 Mar 2013 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror back insecure

generall corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,310 miles

general corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2012 147,310 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

general corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2011 139,531 miles

advise general corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2011 139,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 131,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 131,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 122,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion

offside mirror damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 116,410 miles

slight exhaust leak at join

slight interaction offside rear light

Fail 19 Feb 2007 107,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 107,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2006 99,694 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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N585 TJT 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 62.5%.

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 N585 TJT, 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 N585 TJT registered?

N585 TJT is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N585 TJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 TJT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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