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N681 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,307 mi
Last recorded176,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 176,307 miles

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

cargo area loaded

fuel tank and filler neck damp

imbalance between front brakes

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside door mirror assembly damaged

offside front and nearside front fog light lenses damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear wiper split

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

towbar rusty

wheel centre caps missing

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2012 176,303 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cargo area loaded

fuel tank and filler neck damp

imbalance between front brakes

light perishing to rear tyres

nearside door mirror assembly damaged

offside front and nearside front fog light lenses damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear wiper split

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

towbar rusty

wheel centre caps missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 161,998 miles

brake fluid resivoir to master cylinder seals damp

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside front and both rear wheel centre caps missing

offside front and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

slight binding at offside front wheel

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various body/bumper defects

Fail 8 Jul 2011 161,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake fluid resivoir to master cylinder seals damp

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside door mirror casing damaged

nearside front and both rear wheel centre caps missing

offside front and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

slight binding at offside front wheel

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

various body/bumper defects

Fail 13 Jul 2010 156,478 miles

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

exhaust system leaking and in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front and nearside front fog light lenses damaged

offside rear and nearside front wheel centre caps missing

oil leak present

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2010 156,478 miles

exhaust system leaking and in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside headlamp aims on lower limit

offside front and nearside front fog light lenses damaged

offside rear and nearside front wheel centre caps missing

oil leak present

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 140,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 123,088 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 123,085 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 83,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,319 miles

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

oil leak

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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N681 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N681 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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N681 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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