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N597 FRH

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 FRH
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 120,031 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 120,022 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 119,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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N597 FRH is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N597 FRH, 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 N597 FRH registered?

N597 FRH is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N597 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 FRH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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