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N638 EPU

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,294 mi
Last recorded144,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 EPU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 144,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 144,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 144,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 127,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 113,816 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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N638 EPU is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N638 EPU, 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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How do I check the history of N638 EPU?

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What year was N638 EPU registered?

N638 EPU is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N638 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 EPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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