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N588 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,726 mi
Last recorded159,726 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,726 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 152,664 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 144,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 130,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exaust coprroded

o/s rear tyre side wall damaged

o/sdoor pillar corroded

outersills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,978 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN, REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED, EXHAUST BLOWING AT FRONT, DISKS CORRODED, PADS LOW, EXHAUST CORRODED, O/S AND N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT GATERS SPLIT, FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED.

FRONT CHASSI RAILS CORRODED, REAR CHASSI RAILS CORRODED, FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED, FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 120,192 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,222 miles

OIL LEAK, HAND BRAKE CABELS RUSTING, SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT, SPRINGD CORRODED.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 109,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 101,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 101,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N588 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N588 CET, 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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N588 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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