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N656 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,358 miles

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,601 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,837 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 91,831 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,729 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to nearside mirror.

slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 84,010 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn.

slight damage to headlamp reflectors.

slight damage to rear number plate.

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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N656 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue 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 N656 EWA, 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 N656 EWA registered?

N656 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N656 EWA safe to buy?

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