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N608 SEP

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,351 mi
Last recorded176,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 SEP
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 176,351 miles

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 176,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 175,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wearing outer edge

front strut top mounts juddering slightly when moved side to side

Fail 11 Jul 2016 175,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed where tyre cracking on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wearing outer edge

front strut top mounts juddering slightly when moved side to side

Pass 13 Jul 2015 173,524 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 170,315 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 165,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 158,556 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 158,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 149,414 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 149,408 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 138,513 miles

slight play offside front strut top

Pass 14 Nov 2008 128,631 miles

front brake discs slightly thin

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks forming to front number plate

cracks to offside front wing mirror

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks forming to front number plate

cracks to offside front wing mirror

front brake discs slightly thin

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2007 122,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks to front number plate

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 15 Nov 2007 122,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks to front number plate

offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 110,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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N608 SEP is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N608 SEP, 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 N608 SEP registered?

N608 SEP is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N608 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 SEP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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