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N668 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 164,815 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 164,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 149,064 miles

rear brakes noisey when applied

Fail 8 Jul 2009 149,064 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads looking low

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 25 Jul 2008 142,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2008 142,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2007 123,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 123,448 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,404 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N668 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N668 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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N668 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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