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N662 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

230,300 mi
Last recorded230,300 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 230,300 miles

rear cross member corroied slightly around two bar

Fail 15 Nov 2012 230,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear number plate lamps dim

corrosion around subframe mounting n/s/f

corrosion around tow bar mountings both sides

lift in both front strut mountings and both creak when rotated

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 208,954 miles

engine oil leaks

front sub frame rear mountings rusty

rear wiper blade splitting

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 27 Oct 2011 208,947 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

front sub frame rear mountings rusty

rear wiper blade splitting

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2010 184,552 miles

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front indicator lamp holed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

spare tyre perished

various body defects

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 184,548 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front indicator lamp holed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight lateral and side to side movement at steering wheel

spare tyre perished

various body defects

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 166,552 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 14 Oct 2009 166,548 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOLDS ON SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY AT TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 29 Oct 2008 156,989 miles

front brake discs corroding

front chassis sections corroding

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres on limit

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

rear fog lamps and reverse lights dim

slight interaction on both rear side lights

spare tyre on limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 148,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakediscs corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2006 141,542 miles

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

Oil leak

chips in front screen swept zone

front wishbone bushes breaking up

Pass 31 Oct 2006 141,542 miles

Oil leak

chips in front screen swept zone

front wishbone bushes breaking up

Pass 2 Nov 2005 137,238 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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N662 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N662 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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What year was N662 CET registered?

N662 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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