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N646 PDG

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

285,312 mi
Last recorded285,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 285,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 285,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 280,775 miles

nearside front brake slight drag

Fail 17 Jan 2017 280,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front brake slight drag

Pass 12 Feb 2016 276,376 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 276,370 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 267,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 263,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 260,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 255,440 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 255,425 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 251,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 247,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 247,728 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 241,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 235,381 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 235,381 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 226,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2005 221,738 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 221,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 PDG is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PDG, 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 PDG is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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