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N589 KWL

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,708 mi
Last recorded171,708 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 KWL
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 171,708 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread badly worn

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Nearside sill at rear corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch at rear badly corroded

Offside Front tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Offside sill at rear corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 164,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 148,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 155,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 148,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 143,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 143,249 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 137,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 131,931 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 131,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 124,952 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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N589 KWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green 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 N589 KWL, 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 N589 KWL registered?

N589 KWL is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N589 KWL safe to buy?

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