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N605 LYG

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 LYG
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 162,240 miles

Front no plate broken.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear no plate faded.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 151,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 141,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 119,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 119,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N605 LYG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N605 LYG, 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 N605 LYG registered?

N605 LYG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N605 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N605 LYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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