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N646 CML

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN646 CML
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 57,869 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Radiator lower support corroded and holed

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,399 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 57,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,887 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,411 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 CML is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N646 CML, 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 N646 CML registered?

N646 CML is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N646 CML safe to buy?

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