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N697 CET

1996 Peugeot 405

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,825 mi
Last recorded108,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Peugeot 405140,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 CET
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,825 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 102,954 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 102,954 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,902 miles

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

handbrake travel high

indicator arm worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,218 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 93,215 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED (NON REPAIRABLE)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 90,684 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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N697 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N697 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 N697 CET registered?

N697 CET is a 1996 Peugeot 405, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N697 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 CET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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