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N636 GPU

1996 Peugeot 405

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 GPU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front reg plate deteriated

front tyres worn edges

osf floor corroded

rear outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 135,991 miles

hand brake cables slack

high level stop out

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 135,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

hand brake cables slack

high level stop out

Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,595 miles

Bottom of radiator corroded

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on inside edge

Note :- Offside front window not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 131,565 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bottom of radiator corroded

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on inside edge

Note :- Offside front window not working

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 126,432 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Drivers window not working

Rear wiper blade worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre leaking from inside rim balance weight

Pass 5 Oct 2009 119,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 5 Oct 2009 119,458 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,071 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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N636 GPU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N636 GPU, 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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N636 GPU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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