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N646 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,162 mi
Last recorded141,162 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,162 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

major oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 141,158 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

major oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,950 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper Blade Split

Pass 17 Dec 2012 119,879 miles

Advanced corrosion to lower "B" pillar, front crossmember and rear chassis rails

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Clutch high on pedal

N/S/F wheel centre cap missing

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

Rear footbrake imbalance 35% - advise inspection

Slight play in O/S/F door hinges

Steering rack and O/S driveshaft covered in oil

Various oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2012 119,879 miles

Clutch high on pedal

N/S/F wheel centre cap missing

Advanced corrosion to lower "B" pillar, front crossmember and rear chassis rails

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear footbrake imbalance 35% - advise inspection

Slight play in O/S/F door hinges

Steering rack and O/S driveshaft covered in oil

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,819 miles

both front fog lights not working

rear n/s tyre worn out of shape 185-65-14

Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front fog lights not working

front brake discs in poor condition

rear n/s tyre worn out of shape 185-65-14

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,617 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 110,617 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 105,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,307 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 101,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,125 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 96,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 90,601 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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N646 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N646 CET, 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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N646 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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