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N61 JJO

1996 Peugeot 405

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 JJO
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 121,079 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 117,996 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,505 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 115,505 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 112,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 112,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,530 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 110,530 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 105,607 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 102,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 99,399 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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N61 JJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N61 JJO, 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 N61 JJO registered?

N61 JJO is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N61 JJO safe to buy?

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