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N629 PYF

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,515 mi
Last recorded195,515 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 PYF
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 195,515 miles

Condition of both side door mirrors

Handbrake travel

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

Oil leak

Wear to nearside front & offside rear tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2011 195,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake comparison

Steering rack damp

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2010 195,307 miles

Rear brake comparison

Chips on screen

Condition of front brake hose pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play to offside rear axle bush

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 195,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 183,445 miles

steering rack slightly heavy

Fail 16 May 2008 183,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 170,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 170,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 160,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2006 160,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N629 PYF is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N629 PYF, 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 N629 PYF registered?

N629 PYF is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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