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N686 EWA

1996 Peugeot 405

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 EWA
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,352 miles

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

spare tyre below legit limit

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,237 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,648 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,774 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 92,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 80,828 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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N686 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N686 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 N686 EWA registered?

N686 EWA is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N686 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 EWA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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